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Calendar of Events for Hands-on Fun!

Fall and Winter 2004-2005

by John Fischer
for About.com

Make a stance in Politics
  • Sep 23, Interfaith Discussion on Brown vs. Board: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St, Philadelphia. 215.574.0380. Discussion on the faith of the community and it's role in Pre-Modern civil rights and Civil Rights Movement, as well as public education and the urban community. Admission
  • Oct 17, African Americans in Bucks County - Early Experiences: Spruance Library, Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.345.0210. Glimpse into the lives of 18th and 19th century African Americans in Bucks County, both slave and free, in this workshop. Reservations required. Admission
Just for some good old fashion kicks
  • Oct 8, Savory Sampler: Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.345.0210. Attend Bucks County's premier food and wine tasting event, now in its 27th year. Enjoy the culinary delights of the area's finest chefs. Reservations required. Admission
  • Oct 9, Eureka Saturday Family Workshop - Collecting: Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd, Abington. 215.887.4882. This interactive experience focuses on collections and how they reflect personal identities and histories. Admission
  • Oct 9, Scottish Estate Day: Winterthur, An American Country Estate, Rt 52, Winterthur, DE. 800.448.3883. Get out your kilt and come to Winterthur for live music, dance performances, sheepdog herding demonstrations, Scottish fairy tales, crafts and a children's caber toss. Admission
  • Feb 20, Music for the Chamber: Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St, Pottstown. 610.326.4014. Costumed "Living Historians" perform music from the 18th century. Visitors can participate in this part of colonial life in the museum's hands-on room. Free.

    Calendar of Events

    Page 2 - On-going Events
    Page 3 - Thrilling Adventures
    Page 4 - Interacting with All of Nature and Fall Foliage
    Page 5 - Politics and Some Good Old Fashion Kicks

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