Darien Historical Society Events for Children

Heritage and Holiday Happenings for Children will come alive through the Darien Historical Society's monthly After-School Programs for Children throughout this fall. Designed to both educate an entertain, each program is open to youths aged 7 and older and their parents (if they choose.) Programs will take place at the Bates-Scofield House, 45 Old Kings Highway North, unless otherwise noted. Advance registration for all programs is necessary. Please call 655-9233 or e-mail darien-historical@sbcglobal.net.

OCTOBER

FAMILY HARVEST FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 6th, 2007 -- 12 noon to 3 p.m.

An end of the summer festival with activities for all. We will judge the best of your home grown veggies, teach harvest related crafts, enjoy Colonial food and host a scarecrow-making workshop in the front yard of the Bates-Scofield house. Reservations and guidelines for scarecrow workshop are available. Free of charge.

GRAVE BUSINESS

Thursday, October 18, 2007
3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
At the Noroton River Graveyard
(next to Giovanni's restaurant)

Get ready for Halloween by learning the art of Gravestone Rubbing. Explore the meaning of images carved on early gravestones and create a rubbing of your own. Admission fee is $10 for members; $13 for non-members. Registration is limited so please call ASAP.

NOVEMBER

GRAPEVINE WREATHS

Thursday, November 15, 2007
3:45 - 4:45

Learn the colonial art of wreath making from grapevines. Natural decorations will be available to enhance your final creation, which will make an attractive home decoration for Thanksgiving. Materials fee is $10 for members; $13 for non-members.

SILHOUETTE ARTIST (by Appointment)

Friday, November 30, 2007 -- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Call 655-9233 for an appointment for silhouettes of children and/or dogs!

DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT

Saturday, December 1st, 2007
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - FREE, OPEN TO PUBLIC

WREATHS - GIFTS - DECORATIONS FOR SALE
Bates-Scofield House Tour at 11:30 a.m.

See the Inside Look for pictures of a previous Christmas in Connecticut.

For Children: Gingerbread House Workshop
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
By Reservation, Ages 7 and Older
Call 655-9233

JANUARY

January 23, 2008

FANCY STITCHES

FEBRUARY

February 13, 2008

BE MINE:
VINTAGE VALENTINES

Explore the tradition of sending Valentines. See vintage historic valentines and create your own old-fashioned card using a variety of materials.

MARCH

EGGSTATIC EGGS

Discuss the tradition of egg decoration through the ages while we decorate a basket of eggs to take home.

APRIL

MARBELIZED PAPER

April 10, 2008, 3:45 - 4:45 PM

Learn the art of marbleizing paper to make a decorative book cover or novelty card. Participants will also practice writing with a quill pen.
For children 7 years and older

COLONIAL GARDEN PROGRAM

FOR INTERESTED YOUNG GARDENERS - 7 YEARS & OLDER

CO-SPONSORED BY THE GARDEN CLUB OF DARIEN

This program will not take place this year. Please look for it again in 2009.

JULY

HANDS-ON HISTORY DAYS 2008

July 21st - 25th, 9:30 AM - 2 PM

Darien Historical Society will once again host our very popular Colonial day camp. Projects will include Colonial crafts, games, food and authentic Colonial entertainment.

Games, Military Reenactment, Costumes, Dancing, Colonial Crafts, and Colonial Foods.

Open to youths entering 2nd grade and older by advance registration only.

For information and to register contact the Darien Historical Society at 655-9233 or darien-historical@sbcglobal.net

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Darien Historical Society
Judy Groppa, Executive Director
Susan Bhirud, Education Coordinator
Ulla Kremer, Office Manager
Telephone:(203) 655-9233
E-mail: darien-historical@sbcglobal.net