|  | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Candle Making | | Saturday, September 11 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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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! |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown Stargazing | | Friday, September 24 2010 at 7:00 PM | |
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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.
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Hearth Cooking Class | | Saturday, October 2 2010 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | |
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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! |
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$25 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Hearth Cooking | | Saturday, October 9 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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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. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Haunted History | | Saturday, October 23 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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Hear the haunting tales of Scotchtown and it’s history. Enjoy seasonal refreshments in our 18th century kitchen. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Fall Festival | | Saturday, November 6 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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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. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown' Second Saturday | | Saturday, November 13 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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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. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown Stargazing | | Friday, November 19 2010 at 5:00 PM | |
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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.
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Free |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Colonial Christmas Tour | | Saturday, December 4 2010 at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
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Enjoy music, dance and decorations of the season as you tour the house, then join us in the 18th century kitchen for seasonal refreshments. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Colonial Christmas | | Sunday, December 5 2010 at 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
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Enjoy music and seasonal decorations as you tour the house, refreshment in kitchen. |
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$5 per person |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org |
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| | | Scotchtown's Second Saturday- Textiles: Fibers to Frocks | | Saturday, December 11 2010 at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
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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. |
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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
804-227-3500
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