Blast from
the Past, Coffeehouse,
Appalachian Folk Arts Festival, a Tisket and
a Tasket, and ...
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Blast from the
Past
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August 2
1-3 PM |
Before you go back
to school, get back to nature! Join us on
the museum lawn for fun outdoor games from days
gone by. Play the Game of Graces, make a
whimmydiddle or a moon spinner; join a game of
Red Rover or try your hand at Croquet.
Hand-squeezed lemonade will be served.
This event is free. |
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Coffeehouse
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August 2
7-9 PM |
All family-friendly performers are invited to
this monthly open-mic. Listeners most
welcome. Arrive by 6:45 PM to sign up if
you want to perform.
Free program, refreshments for sale. |
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Appalachian Folk
Arts Festival
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August 23
10 AM -
4 PM
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Celebrate the
history and culture of Appalachia. Visit
with local crafters who demonstrate a
variety of skills that are synonymous with
mountain life. From bee-keeping to
quilting bees, there will be something for
everyone at this educational and entertaining
event! This event is
free! |
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A
Tisket, A Tasket
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August 23
1-3 PM
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As
part of the Appalachian Folk Festival, local
basket maker Gary Carroll will provide an
introduction to making traditional Appalachian
baskets. Gary will discuss his process for
finding and cutting native plant materials and
will demonstrate basic basket weaving
techniques. Participants will be able to
try their hand at weaving and will learn about
the rich tradition of basket arts in the
Appalachians.
Fee: $10.00 per adult participant.
Registration and payment deadline is August 15. |
If registration is encouraged, feel free to call us
or you may
contact us through the use of this form.
Museum
Calendar of Events, 2008
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