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| Bushy Run Battlefield's Fall Nature Walk on Sept. 29 will explore the grounds and trails (via Facebook) |
Sept. 22: Preservation Workshop—this workshop will be focused on Girl Scout memorabilia, but the concepts are applicable to textile preservation in general. Mary Winslow and Brenda Long of the Girl Scouts Heart of PA Archives Committee will lead this free workshop and will help attendees date their Girl Scout items and put them in historical context. More info is on the website.
Sept. 27: Four Strikes—this panel discussion will explore labor activities in the anthracite region from the 1870s to 1928. Visit the website for details on speakers. Event is free. 7-8:30 pm.
Sept. 28: Fundraiser—Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton hosts a charity night on the last Friday of every month, and this month Anthracite Heritage Museum gets 100% of the proceeds. Details on the restaurant's website. 5-8 pm.
Brandywine Battlefield
Sept. 22: Colonial Dancing—learn some of the basics of 18th-century social dancing. Free and open to the public; takes place in the Visitor Center. 11 am-3 pm.
Bushy Run Battlefield
Sept. 22: Bushy Run Market—this is the last market day for the season. There will be a variety of vendors, and the concession stand will be open. 8 am-noon.
Sept. 29: Fall Nature Walk—Bushy Run volunteers and nature enthusiasts will lead a tour to help you learn about the local flora and fauna on the grounds. Cost is $5 (free for members). 10 am.
Cornwall Iron Furnace
Sept. 22: Cast Iron Cooking Demo—cast iron cooking demonstrations will be presented by several members of the Friends of Cornwall Iron Furnace. In addition, the museum shop will offer discounts on a variety of Lodge cast iron cooking utensils and accessories. Program is free and open to the public. Site and shop open 9 am-5 pm; cooking demos offered 11 am-3 pm.
Daniel Boone Homestead
Sept. 29: Heritage Day—all kinds of activities will take place throughout the site. Cooking, baking, dancing, magic, and much more (details on the calendar of events.) Admission charged. 10 am-4 pm.
Drake Well Museum and Park
Sept. 29: Something More Saturday—family-friendly craft activities are included in regular admission today (check the Facebook event page for more info). Blacksmithing demos will also be offered. 10 am-3 pm.
Eckley Miners' Village
Sept. 22: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day—download a ticket from the Smithsonian magazine website and present it at Eckley Miners' Village for free admission for two people. 9 am-5 pm.
Graeme Park
Sept. 28: Homeschool Day—activities include tours of the Keith House, open-hearth cooking, colonial games, and typical chores (program info). Cost is $6 per person; students must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 10 am-2 pm.
Hope Lodge
Sept. 23 & 30: Site open—enjoy the grounds and take a guided tour of the mansion. Admission charged. 1-4 pm (tours at 1:00 and 2:30 pm).
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum
Sept. 22: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day—Landis Valley is on the list of sites participating in Smithsonian magazine's annual Museum Day. Download a ticket from the Smithsonian magazine website and present it at Landis Valley for free admission for two people. 9 am-5 pm.
Old Economy Village
Sept. 22: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day—Old Economy is participating in Smithsonian magazine's annual Museum Day. Download a ticket from the Smithsonian magazine website and present it at Old Economy for free admission for two people. 10 am-5 pm.
Pennsbury Manor
Sept. 23 & 30: Special programming—Sept. 23, Beer Brewing Sunday will find the brewers working on a traditional fall beer; Sept. 30, Meet the Animals that make Pennsbury their home. Included in regular admission. 1-4 pm.
Sept. 29: PA Governor's Panel and Luncheon—PLEASE NOTE that Pennsbury will be closed to visitors 9/29 for this event: current governor Tom Wolf and several former Pennsylvania governors will discuss the challenges of leading the commonwealth established by William Penn. A 3-course lunch will be served. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go toward establishing the "William Penn Scholarship Fund" for Title I schools. Tickets may be purchased online through TicketLeap. More information on the program, group tickets, and sponsorships is available on the Pennsbury website. 1-4 pm.
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Sept. 22: "3rd" Weekend Program—"Voices of Pine Creek" is an oral history presentation (two documentaries) exploring life in the region through the experiences of local residents. Together the two films run about one hour and 20 minutes. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at the Webber Cabin, home to Bob and Dotty Webber for many years; Bob Webber is among the oral historians featured in "Voices of Pine Creek." 1 pm.
Pennsylvania Military Museum
Sept. 23: Exploring the Armor—this special 2-hour guided tour begins in the museum theater, then takes you inside some of the military equipment on the grounds. Space is limited, and reservations are required (reserve online). Cost is $15 ($5 for museum members). 2-4 pm.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Sept. 22: Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day—people who present a Museum Live! ticket will receive two free admissions. Visit the Museum Day website to download your ticket, then present it at the Railroad Museum for admission. 9 am-5 pm.
Sept. 29: Members Day—a full slate of activities and speakers is planned for Friends of the Railroad Museum (and it's not too late to join). Full info on the website.
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Please check the Planetarium page for program schedule.
Sept. 21: 3rd in the Burg—senior curator of archaeology Dr. Kurt Carr will be at Fort Hunter to talk about this season's archaeological excavations from 4 to 6 pm (check the website for schedule of public access to the archaeological dig).
Sept. 26-28 & 30: Mammal Hall activities—check the website for a full schedule of programs and activities focused on the 50th birthday of Mammal Hall and the project to renovate this popular exhibit gallery.
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