Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meet John Adams & Share His Favorite Dessert
On Wednesday, February 23rd at 7 PM the Local History Department will be visted by John Adams portrayed by George Baker. He will be dressed in the clothes he would have worn as the second president of the United States 1797 - 1801. Join us for the president's favorite dessert and punch while John Adams entertains us with witty stories of his life.
Silk Scarf Painting
On Wednesday, December 9th the Local History Room presented the historic craft of painting on silk scarves given by Vivien Pollock. Silk painting is creating art on fabric with silk as the canvas. Silk painting can be traced back to the 2nd century AD in India when the 'wax resist' technique for embellishing silk was used. Silk painting in India reached its pinnacle of popularity during Moghul rule in the 17 - 19th centuries.
Celebrating the Holidays with the Dutch!
On Wednesday, December 2nd the Local History Room celebrated the holidays as the Dutch due in the Netherlands. Participants assisted with making dough for the Letterbanket cookies and they took home paper shoes filled with Dutch goodies.
Needle Felting A Penguin Program
On Thursday, December 3rd we met in the Local History Room where we learned how to needle felt a penguin.