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Current  Calendar

 

Date

Time Event Location Description
Tues., March 27

7:30 pm -

9 pm

Meeting w/speaker

First Church

Congregational

2183 Main St.

Speaker to be announced
Sunday, March 11, 2012 1:00 - 4:00p.m. MAPLE SUGAR MADNESS!

The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

See how maple syrup is made from the sap of the maples on our homelot.  Sample last year's stock.  Rain date:  March 18.  Admission:  $3.00
Saturday, March 31, 2012 6:00 - 8:00p.m. SUPPER AT THE WELLES TAVERN The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 

'Tis the year 1792.  The stage coach is quite late.  Share our victuals from 18th century "receipts" while we wait for its arrival.  Reservations required.  $30.00
Sunday, April 15, 2012 1:00 - 4:00p.m. HANDCRAFT DAY The Welles Shipman Ward House

 972 Main St.

 

Our colonial ancestors made it by hand.  Watch spinning, weaving, quilting, and more.  Have your silhouette cut.  Try your hand at rope making.  Admission:  $3.00
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. KIDS IN JERUSHA'S KITCHEN The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 

Hearth cooking class for kids 8 to 12, who prepare and enjoy a simple meal together.  Reservations required.  $15.00
Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:00 - 4:00 PLANNING THE KITCHEN GARDEN The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 

It's time to plant the vegetables that will nourish the family through the coming year, and the herbs that will season their food and heal them.  Admission:  $3.00
Tuesday, May 22

7:30 pm -

9 pm

Meeting w/speaker

First Church

Congregational

2183 Main St.

Speaker to be announced

Saturday,

June 16

Early Bird 7am-9am

Gen. Adm.

9am-4pm

Antiques & Vintage Collectibles Show on the Green

Hubbard Green,

1944 Main St.

70 dealers in Antiques and Vintage Collectibles Admission. $4

Friday, July 13, 2012 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. ARCHAEOLOGY  DAY The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 
Dig with Dr. Nick Bellantoni & the Friends of the Office of the State Archaeologist.  Ages 12 and up.  Reservations required.  Students $10.00, others $15.00
Thursday, August 16, 2012 1:00 - 3:00p.m. COLONIAL GAMES DAY The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 
Colonial kids didn't have X-box or Wii.  What did they play?  Come and try their games!  Ages 6-11.  Reservations required.  $5.00
Sunday, September 16, 2012 1:00 - 5:00p.m. FARM FESTIVAL The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 
Colonial Crafts and trades, games, live animals, music, and more.  Free.

Saturday, Sept. 29

Silent Auction

9-10am

General Auction

10am until done

 

Antique Auction

972 Main St.

S. Glastonbury

Welles Shipman Ward House

Auction of Antiques and Vintage Collectibles

Sunday, October 21, 2012 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. DINNER IN JERUSHA'S KITCHEN The Welles Shipman Ward House

 972 Main St.

 
Help prepare dinner from 18th century "receipts", then enjoy it with Glastenbury cyder and new friends.  Reservations required.  $50.00
Tuesday, Oct. 23

7:30 pm -

9 pm

Meeting w/speaker

First Church

Congregational

2183 Main St.

Speaker to be announced
         
Sunday, November 18, 2012 1:00 - 4:00p.m. THANKSGIVING IS HERE! The Welles Shipman Ward House

972 Main St.

 
The harvest is in, the house has been made ready.  We are ready for the biggest holiday of the year.  Admission:$3.00
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
 
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