Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Burning of Fairfield Walking Tour: The Burning
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: The Burning: "The Devouring Flames"
During these walking tour learn more about the events leading up to the attack and how the people of Fairfield dealt with its aftermath . Participants will view the new Burning of Fairfield exhibit and explore significant sites on and around the town green.
Fee: $5 for members, $7 for non-members.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, July 6, 2009
Burning of Fairfield Harbor Cruise
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Captains Cove, One Botsworth Ave, Bpt
Description: Cruise the historic Black Rock Harbor re-enacting the evening that the Crown Forces held Fairfield.
Fee: $20 for museum members; $30 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Burning of Fairfield Walking Tour: Twilight Tour of The Burning
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road
Description: Learn about the attack while you walk! Hear events leading up to, during and after the fateful British attack in this tour which is one of a series of three special tours. Explore significant sites on the historic town green, learn about spies and privateers and view the museum's new exhibit.
Fee: $5 for museum members; $7 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Spies R Us Kids Workshop
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Learn about the spies who worked for George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring – some who actually lived in Fairfield! Enjoy fun spy activities like creating a secret identity, fingerprinting, invisible ink and more.
Fee: Members; $12, non-members; $15
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Spies R Us Kids Workshop
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Learn about the spies who worked for George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring – some who actually lived in Fairfield! Enjoy fun spy activities like creating a secret identity, fingerprinting, invisible ink and more.
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $35
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Spies R Us Kids Workshop
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Learn about the spies who worked for George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring – some who actually lived in Fairfield! Enjoy fun spy activities like creating a secret identity, fingerprinting, invisible ink and more.
Fee: Members; $12, non-members; $15
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Spies R Us Kids Workshop
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Learn about the spies who worked for George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring – some who actually lived in Fairfield! Enjoy fun spy activities like creating a secret identity, fingerprinting, invisible ink and more.
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $35
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tavern Night at the Town Green
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Rising Sun Tavern & Town Green located behind Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road
Description: Escape to the 1700’s on July 11 at 6pm for a night of memorable food, drink, colonial entertainment and revelry! Enjoy a special brew by SBC made just for the occasion. Mingle with George Washington, tour the historic tavern and sing 18th century songs while we honor the Fairfield Fire Department Chief Richard Felner.
Fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The Ogden House & Gardens
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The Ogden House, 1520 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT
Description: Open 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture with Fairfield provenance. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, generously maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times.
Fee: Members; free, non-members; $3 suggested donation
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Burning of Fairfield Harbor Cruise
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Captains Cove, One Botsworth Ave, Bpt
Description: Cruise the historic Black Rock harbor re-enacting the evening that the Crown Forces held Farifield.
Fee: $20 for museum members; $30 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, July 13, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description:
Summer Camp Session I: July 13 - 17, 9am - 12pm, Ages 9 - 12.
Travel abroad this summer without leaving home! Explore the world, learning about Sweden, Scotland, Germany, China and South Africa, discovering the connections that relate to our town. Create a wide variety of exotic foods and artwork at each stop on your expedition! Members; $170, non-members $220 first session (includes $50 family membership, each additional camp $170). Register before April 1 and take 5% off (not to be combined with any other offers).
Fee: See above.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp!
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 13.
Beading Kids Workshop
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Create your own jewelry from a wide array of fun and colorful glass beads, including keychains and necklaces!
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $35
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp!
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 13.
Advanced Beading
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Learn advanced beading techniques with a variety of beads in all sorts of colors, shapes and sizes. Work with small seed beads to weave together projects using the peyote method and more.
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $35
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 13.
Lighting Freedom's Flame: Connecticut and New Haven's Revolutionary War Sites Lecture
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center 370 Beach Road
Description: Hear the story of Connecticut’s role in the American Revolution with Bill Hosley of New Haven Museum. Explore sites associated with the 1779 invasions, hear gripping accounts of Fairfield’s burning, and recall the treachery of New haven’s own Benedict Arnold.
Fee: Free for museum members, $5 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Friday, July 17, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 13.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Burning of Walking Tour: The Aftermath
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Learn about the devastating affects the burning had on the future of Fairfield in the 1800s. Participants will view the new Burning of Fairfield exhibit and explore significant sites on and around the town green.
Fee: Pre-registration suggested. Members $5, Non-members, $7.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Sunday, July 19, 2009
The Ogden House & Gardens
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The Ogden House, 1520 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT
Description: Open 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture with Fairfield provenance. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, generously maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times.
Fee: Members; free, non-members; $3 suggested donation
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Interactive Cemetery Tour
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Greenfield Hill Cemetery
Description: ‘Meet’ Soldiers from the American Revolution and some of Fairfield’s most famous personalities buried in Greenfield Hill cemetery! On Sunday, July 19 at 1pm join Library Genealogist Rod MacKenzie as you learn about some of the incredible people buried in this historic site.
Fee: $5 for museum members, $7 for non-members
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Monday, July 20, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description:
Session II: July 20 - 24, 9am - 12pm, Ages 9 - 12.
How many things can you do with paper? Find out by making it! We’ll create a variety of art projects like books, a lantern and more that use paper in lots of creative ways.
Members; $170, non-members $220 first session (includes $50 family membership, each additional camp $170). Register before April 1 and take 5% off (not to be combined with any other offers).
Fee: See above.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp!
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 20.
Paper Making Kids Workshop
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Collect plant fibers and other materials on the museum green to create your own paper! We’ll also explore bookmaking techniques to make creative books by hand using unique and interesting handmade papers.
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $35
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp!
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 20
Super Sparkling Papermaking Kids Workshop
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center
Description: Enjoy a variety of fun activities inspired by spring at the Fairfield Museum! Pre-registration is required. Please provide a peanut-free snack for your child. Call 203-259-1598 to register.
Create your own super sparkly papers to use for notecards, party invitations, journals, letters and more. We’ll make our own paper using fun and creative materials!
Fee: Members; $30, non-members; $35
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp!
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 20.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Museum Kids Summer Camp!
Time: 9:00 am
Description: See July 20.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
The Ogden House & Gardens
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: The Ogden House, 1520 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT
Description: Open 1pm - 4pm
Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture with Fairfield provenance. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, generously maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times.
Fee: Members; free, non-members; $3 suggested donation
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
