2010 Calendar of Events

Listing includes only 18th Century events

Check individual site calendars for other types of events.
Check individual site pages for email contact information.

 

G.W. Office 
 
February 15 - Presidents' Day Open House at George Washington's Office Museum 
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Open house to celebrate George Washington's Birthday . Free and open to the public. For information contact: (540)662-6550.

Hager HouseApril 6  Season Opening at Hager House

Ft. EdwardsApril 17  Fort Edwards Colonial Feast
The Fort Edwards Foundation marks the anniversary of the Battle of Great Cacapehon of April 18, 1756. The Colonial Feast is a catered event requiring ticket pre-purchase. Call for tickets to the Feast. At the Fire Hall in Capon Bridge, WV. For information call (304)496-8845. Check back for further details.

Hager HouseMay 1-2  "Museum Ramble" at Hager HouseThis special weekend will feature a no admission open house along with a fun scavenger hunt for the family to complete as they walk through the Hager House and Museum. Also on site will be a French and Indian War encampment with reenactors in period dress and Easter Woodlands Native American Dancers Sat. at 1. pm. Times for the Event: Sat. 10-4, Sunday 1-5 All events are subject to cancellation. Please call ahead to confirm. (301) 739-8393. Email: hagerhouse@hagerstownmd.org

Hager HouseJune 17  "You've Got To Be Joking: Clothing of the 18th & 19th Centuries" at Hager House - Do stays sound uncomfortable to you? Is it called a chemise or shift on a man? If these questions intrigue you, come learn what the fashions were like during Hager's time. Lecture, Modeling and Slideshow presentation. Free. 7pm All events are subject to cancellation. Please call ahead to confirm. (301) 739-8393. Email: hagerhouse@hagerstownmd.org

Hager HouseJune 19  A Woman's Day at Hager House - Portraits of the 18th Century normally capture women socializing but there was much more to a woman's day. Take a tour of the Hager House and Grounds through the eyes of a woman. Learn about our herb garden and some of herbs usages , how to dress like a lady and many more activities women of the period participated in . Walking Lecture & Hands On Experience 1 p.m. Fee $5.00 Reservations required by June 18 All events are subject to cancellation. Please call ahead to confirm. (301) 739-8393. Email: hagerhouse@hagerstownmd.org

Ft. EdwardsJune 26  Hampshire Family Frontier Day & Opening Day of the Fort Edwards Summer Season Opening day of summer visitor's season in Capon Bridge, W.Va. Check Fort Edwards web site for details: http://www.fortedwards.org/calendar.htm

Hager HouseAugust 19  Colonial Family Fun Day at Hager House - Come participate in our annual Colonial Games for families. Learn about the pastimes of families on the frontier and compete against other families in a fun filled field day. Registration required. Please call by Friday August 13 to confirm your space. Entry fee $5 per family (1-2 adults + children; includes tour + activities). 1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Weather Permitting. All events are subject to cancellation. Please call ahead to confirm. (301) 739-8393. Email: hagerhouse@hagerstownmd.org



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