Events

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1	2	3	4	5 Green Thumbs (Volunteering) Green Thumbs (Volunteering) July 5, 2012 9:00 am – July 5, 2012 12:00 pm Green Thumbs is a volunteer group that invites gardeners of all ages and skill levels to lend a hand in the Accokeek Foundation’s Museum Garden and, on occasion, on the…	6	7 “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) July 7, 2012 11:00 am – July 7, 2012 3:30 pm Leading up to the main event, “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth”, Museum Theater interns will perform weekend vignettes (or short scenes) to further explore how Maryland colonists past their… Raising Sheep: Meat, Dairy, and Wool Raising Sheep: Meat, Dairy, and Wool July 7, 2012 1:30 pm – July 7, 2012 3:30 pm This will be an in-depth class on raising sheep on a small scale. Learn strategies for raising and managing sheep on small acreage. This class is for both the serious…
8 “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) July 8, 2012 11:00 am – July 8, 2012 3:30 pm Leading up to the main event, “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth”, Museum Theater interns will perform weekend vignettes (or short scenes) to further explore how Maryland colonists past their…	9	10 Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm July 10, 2012 10:00 am – July 13, 2012 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 10 to Friday, July 13–Experience 18th century farm life from a child’s perspective during this interactive open house program geared towards youth of all ages. Participants will “Give…	11 Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm July 10, 2012 10:00 am – July 13, 2012 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 10 to Friday, July 13–Experience 18th century farm life from a child’s perspective during this interactive open house program geared towards youth of all ages. Participants will “Give…	12 Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm July 10, 2012 10:00 am – July 13, 2012 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 10 to Friday, July 13–Experience 18th century farm life from a child’s perspective during this interactive open house program geared towards youth of all ages. Participants will “Give…	13 Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm Summer Days at the National Colonial Farm July 10, 2012 10:00 am – July 13, 2012 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 10 to Friday, July 13–Experience 18th century farm life from a child’s perspective during this interactive open house program geared towards youth of all ages. Participants will “Give…	14 “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) July 14, 2012 11:00 am – July 14, 2012 3:30 pm Leading up to the main event, “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth”, Museum Theater interns will perform weekend vignettes (or short scenes) to further explore how Maryland colonists past their…
15 “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) July 15, 2012 11:00 am – July 15, 2012 3:30 pm Leading up to the main event, “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth”, Museum Theater interns will perform weekend vignettes (or short scenes) to further explore how Maryland colonists past their…	16	17	18	19 Green Thumbs (Volunteering) Green Thumbs (Volunteering) July 19, 2012 9:00 am – July 19, 2012 12:00 pm Green Thumbs is a volunteer group that invites gardeners of all ages and skill levels to lend a hand in the Accokeek Foundation’s Museum Garden and, on occasion, on the… Ecosystem Farm Volunteering Ecosystem Farm Volunteering July 19, 2012 1:00 pm – July 19, 2012 4:00 pm The Ecosystem Farm Volunteer Day offers a unique outdoor learning experience for those who wish to get their hands dirty and learn about work on an organic farm operation. Volunteer…	20 Engaging Visitors With History Through Museum Theater Engaging Visitors With History Through Museum Theater July 20, 2012 10:00 am – July 20, 2012 3:00 pm A Workshop for History Museums and Historical Sites Come explore how to transform interpretive themes, research and stories into memorable visitor experiences that engage, educate and entertain through museum theater. LEARN how…	21 Green Thumbs (Volunteering) Green Thumbs (Volunteering) July 21, 2012 9:00 am – July 21, 2012 12:00 pm Green Thumbs is a volunteer group that invites gardeners of all ages and skill levels to lend a hand in the Accokeek Foundation’s Museum Garden and, on occasion, on the… “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) July 21, 2012 11:00 am – July 21, 2012 3:30 pm Leading up to the main event, “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth”, Museum Theater interns will perform weekend vignettes (or short scenes) to further explore how Maryland colonists past their… Monthly Foodways: Veggie to the Table Monthly Foodways: Veggie to the Table July 21, 2012 12:00 pm – July 21, 2012 1:00 pm Saturday, July 21. 2012 – Join us for a kitchen table conversation as we introduce you to the epicurean delights of colonial Marylanders. Learn how our tastes and the food itself…
22 “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) “Cocker’s Brawl” (Museum Theater Weekend Vignettes) July 22, 2012 11:00 am – July 22, 2012 3:30 pm Leading up to the main event, “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth”, Museum Theater interns will perform weekend vignettes (or short scenes) to further explore how Maryland colonists past their…	23	24	25	26	27	28 “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth” “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth” July 28, 2012 4:00 pm – July 29, 2012 7:00 pm The Scene–The time is 1774 and you’re invited to the Bealle Barbeque. Be entertained the colonial way with food, sport, and merriment! Museum professionals, through an interactive performance and presentation of…
29 “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth” “That’s Entertainment: The Politics of Mirth” July 28, 2012 4:00 pm – July 29, 2012 7:00 pm The Scene–The time is 1774 and you’re invited to the Bealle Barbeque. Be entertained the colonial way with food, sport, and merriment! Museum professionals, through an interactive performance and presentation of…	30	31