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.
April 6 Season Opening at Hager
House
April 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.
May 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
August 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
