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This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Candle Making
Saturday, September 11 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Experience first hand how the Chiswells and the Henrys lit up the long winter nights by making candles the colonial way. Make your own candle to take home!
Price: General Admission
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown Stargazing
Friday, September 24 2010 at 7:00 PM
Astronomy Night
We will be stargazing in the fields of Scotchtown with the help of the Richmond Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress for the weather. The gift shop will be open and hot coffee or cider will be offered for sale.
Price: Free
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Hearth Cooking Class
Saturday, October 2 2010 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn some of the techniques/skills of 18th century meal preparation in Scotchtown's open hearth kitchen. Start by building your fire, choose your menu and then prepare your meal. You will get to taste your efforts and take home a “receipts” book so as to remember the ingredients used. This is a beginner level class. *Pre-registration required. Class size limited to 12 people, register now to reserve your place!
Price: $25 per person
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Hearth Cooking
Saturday, October 9 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy the sights and smells of seasonal foods cooked on the open hearth of Scotchtown’s colonial kitchen. Help in food preparation and learn about the differences between cooking dinner for Patrick Henry’s family in the 18th century and your own in the 21st century.
Price: General Admission
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Haunted History
Saturday, October 23 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hear the haunting tales of Scotchtown and it’s history. Enjoy seasonal refreshments in our 18th century kitchen.
Price: $5 per person
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Fall Festival
Saturday, November 6 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
It’s harvest season at Scotchtown! Celebrate the season’s bounty with local vendors, food, crafts and games. Enjoy hearth cooking demonstration, candle dipping, spinning, wood carving, basket weaving and more. Many of the crafts demonstrated will be available for purchase from demonstrator.
Price: General Admission Price
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown' Second Saturday
Saturday, November 13 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
True or False- come explore some of the myths about the 18th century. Were beds shorter because the people were shorter? How often did women perish by burning clothes? Was it more or less than death from childbirth? And what about those broken pipe stems? We’ll help clear up these and more.
Price: General Admission
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown Stargazing
Friday, November 19 2010 at 5:00 PM
Astronomy Night

We will be stargazing in the fields of Scotchtown with the help of the Richmond Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be provided or you may bring your own. Dress for the weather. The gift shop will be open and hot coffee or cider will be offered for sale.
Price: Free
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Colonial Christmas Tour
Saturday, December 4 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy music, dance and decorations of the season as you tour the house, then join us in the 18th century kitchen for seasonal refreshments.
Price: $5 per person
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Colonial Christmas
Sunday, December 5 2010 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy music and seasonal decorations as you tour the house, refreshment in kitchen.
Price: $5 per person
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


This is a Preservation Virginia event.  Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Textiles: Fibers to Frocks
Saturday, December 11 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
As the weather turns cold, join us at Scotchtown to learn how to create the clothes that kept the Henry’s warm during the harsh winter months. Learn how to card, spin, weave and knit wool.
Price: General Admission
Location: Scotchtown
Contact:  16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500

scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org


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