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Growing Together: A Practical Approach to Seed Starting

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Join us for an exploration of starting seeds indoors. Learn how to nurture tiny seeds into healthy seedlings by understanding soil, light, moisture, timing, and the needs of young plants. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or native plants, this lecture will help you start the season confidently and… Read More

Silvia Lopez Chavez

Touching the Portal: A Dance Performance with Mar Parrilla

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Join us for a special afternoon honoring artist Silvia López Chavez and her new indoor mural, Touching the Portal, located on the third floor of the museum building. This program will feature a dance performance by Mar Parrilla inspired by the artwork. This festive gathering invites visitors to engage… Read More

Pumpkin Ceterpiece Shushan Farms

Cancelled – Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread Centerpiece Workshop

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Join us for this fun and informative hands on workshop, led by Zohar Kafri Shushan of Shushan Farm, creating a pumpkin-shaped sourdough bread centerpiece for any holiday table. Perfect for gifting or eating – truly a showstopper. This is 2.5 hour workshop includes: Building and maintaining a strong starter. Mixing,… Read More

Growing Together: Natural Fall/Winter Decorations from the Garden

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Bring the garden’s beauty indoors with this hands-on workshop focused on creating beautiful winter decorations using natural materials. Participants will explore how to gather and preserve seasonal branches, evergreens, dried flowers, seed heads, berries, grasses, and other garden treasures to create festive botanical accents for the home. This class celebrates… Read More

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

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Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More

Candlight Tour

On the Gold Light: Candlelit Tours of the Old Manse

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The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse guided by candlelight and the setting sun. Space is limited and advanced registration is recommended. Upon arrival, please check… Read More

Flashlight Tour

Attic Tours of The Old Manse

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Uncover the hidden stories of The Old Manse on this thrilling tour that takes you to the historic third-floor attic! While the 254-year-old museum is renowned for its famous writers, philosophers, and Revolutionary War heroes, we’ll dive into the lives of those who stayed in this intriguing space—visiting ministers, enslaved… Read More

Native American Heritage Month Storywalk®

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. As you walk the grounds, follow the pages of this award-winning story and discover how fry bread connects family, culture, tradition, and community. Read More