DCHSEVENTS

DCHS and SDFM SCHEDULES AND EVENTS

WINTER 2009 - 2010

“Working on the Farm”

Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:30 am—11:30 am

This begins our History Comes Alive learning series for children. This program features 1860 re-enactors, hands on activities and pictures to remember the experience. It is open and free to the public for ages 5—9 years old. Invite a little person to join us.

Volunteer Coffee Hour

Thursday, February 4, 2010

10—11 am-ish

If you think you might be interested in volunteering for DCHS, this is the day you need to visit us. All of our curators will be on hand to answer questions and give you behind the scenes tours. There are many opportunities to help at the Society including docenting, events, research, exhibit design, fundraising, genealogy, etc. We will have coffee and goodies on hand for this casual affair.

“Victorian Valentine’s Day”

Saturday, February 6, 2010

9:30—11:30 am

The second in the History Comes Alive series for ages 5—9 years old. This will include handcrafting Valentine’s Day cards for loved ones. The history of this day will be discussed– what it meant and what it means today. This is free and open to the public. Invite your grandkids.

“Where do I start?”

Roots and Branches Genealogy Series

Saturday, February 27, 2010

10 am—1 pm

Genealogy curator Terry Neild will lead an informal talk on organizing yourself to succeed at the task/hobby of genealogy research. Great for beginning enthusiasts, she will share sources, tools and tricks. Bring a bag lunch and the discussion will continue with a question and answer period. Cost $5/members, $10/nonmembers.

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip

“Passport to the World”

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

8:30 am—9:00 pm ish

Our yearly bus trip will depart Cambridge at 8:30 am and travel to Philadelphia for this year’s Flower Show, which is a celebration of flowers and plants from around the globe. The cost for members is $50/members, $55/nonmembers. Space is limited, reserve early.

History Comes Alive

Saturday, March 6, 2010

9:30—11:30 am

Stay tuned for this workshop information. Invite children that you know to contact DCHS for information about this free program for children aged 5—9 years old.

“Plants and Nutrition”

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

11 am—1 pm

Julianna Pax is back. With her common sense approach to food, coupled with the facts of science, she has plenty to share. The benefits of plants in our diets will be further promoted with a sample size lunch. Invite a friend and call to reserve. $6/members, $10/nonmembers.

Annual Banquet

Saturday April 24, 2010

Details to follow