Book Talk: When the Declaration of Independence Was News
Historian Emily Sneff on how word of the Declaration actually traveled in 1776, from printers to soldiers to translators. Reception and book sales afterward in the bank barn education center. Tickets $10, or $8 for members.
More at Harriton House
36th Annual Farmstead Fair
Games, craft vendors, birds of prey, farm animals, live music and the Attic Treasures sale spread across thirteen acres of eighteenth century farmland. Admission and parking cost nothing.
36th Annual Farmstead Fair
A full day on the grounds of the 1704 house: the Attic Treasures sale, Summit Hill Bluegrass, living historians, pumpkin decorating, a Raptor Jawn birds of prey demonstration, cooking in the 1790 kitchen and a Dock Street beer garden. Free.
Heirloom Apple Tasting and Baking Contest
Taste heirloom apple varieties the grocery store has never heard of, then see who wins the baking contest, with prizes from King Arthur Baking. Apples sold by the pound.
Around the same time
Chamber 101
A morning session on what the chamber actually does for members, useful if you are new, considering joining, or have let your membership go quiet. Doors 9:15, program 9:30, questions until eleven.
Teddy Bear Story Time (Age 2)
A short Wednesday morning storytime built for two year olds and whatever bear they brought along. Thirty minutes of stories and songs, then time to play.
Senator Comitta Mobile Office Hours
The November session of the senator's drop-in help desk at the library. Two hours for state paperwork, benefit applications and senior transit cards, first come first served.
