Museum Village - Special Events

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SUMMER AUTUMN

Season Schedule 2010
(Schedule is subject to change. Check back for updates)

SUMMER
July 6-August 31
Open Tues-Sun 11-6
with tours at 12:30, 2 and 3:30.

Tours include a visit to the schoolhouse and log cabin as well as candle making
and other buildings. Some buildings are only open during tours. Crafts and trades
(blacksmithing, weaving) are generally scheduled in the summer only during
special events. $5 for general public
Members free

Wind Steam Electricity Gasoline
In the Special Exhibit Building

Power and energy are difficult concepts to grasp but when well presented are easily understood by even the most science averse people. Power and energy also are one of the most important subjects of our time. Adults now - and our children in the future- must make critical decisions about energy production and consumption. It is vital that we understand the technology that so dramatically impacts our life and our community. This exhibit is the first step in a broader presentation of these issues that the museum will develop in the coming years. (The exhibit will be open to the public during regular museum hours as part of regular museum admissions through 2010.)

This project is made possible, in part, with funds from Orange County Planning, the County of Orange, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Environmental Protection Fund.

Farmers' Market

Museum Village hosts the local Farmers' Market in our parking lot
Wednesdays from July through October from 9am-3pm.
Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads, flowers, the best of the best!!

August 8 - Old Fashioned Fun: Little House
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s enchanting series of books comes to life at Museum Village. Learn about the big woods, upstate farming and the migration west. Fun and prizes for kids and adults. Costumes encouraged.

Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5:
Civil War Era Re-enactment.

More than two hundred re-enactors take over the museum grounds for the weekend, bringing history to life. Museum visitors get to witness living history on a grand scale as families prepare their meals and tend to the children, wash laundry and meet their other basic needs. The men, dressed in exacting reproduction uniforms of both Union and Confederate armies, drill for battle and happily stop to explain their arms, clothing, or 1860’s politics to passers-by who show an interest.

Visitors get to stroll through the historic camps of the Union and Confederate soldiers asking questions about uniforms or weapons, lifestyle and their military units. The sutlers, merchants who followed the soldiers and provided goods, will have booths set up with 19th century style merchandise as well as authentic antiques for sale. Fashion shows, riding demonstrations, medical exhibits, and a church service Sunday morning round out the event.

The highlight of each day is the battle re-enactment taking place on the eastern slope of the museum grounds. Canons, artillery, men on horseback and soldiers dodging bullets and sniping from tree cover animate the hillside while onlookers relax in the shade of the trees enjoying their lunch.

Saturday night join the re-enactors for contra dancing with a live band in the Snack Bar, 7:30- . In era appropriate costume $3 per person, otherwise $8.

The Civil War reflects a distant past to most Americans. Come get a glimpse of the past from 10 am – 5 Saturday, and 10-4 pm on Sunday.

Tickets at the gate are $15 for adults and $8 for children (up to 18 years old), seniors, military, and disabled individuals.

AUTUMN
In the fall the museum is open weekdays for school and tour groups by reservation, from 10 am - 2 pm. The general public is welcome during these hours if the museum is scheduled for a group. For information call 845-782-8248. The museum is open on weekends only for specially scheduled events.

Friday – Sunday, October 22-24: Haunted Halloween
Children collect ravens’ beaks and dragon scales from the many buildings around the green on a scavenger hunt that concludes at the gift shop with a special prize. The spooky journey continues with mannequins that come to life, a haunted house, and fortune tellers who predict the future. Take a hay ride down to the back road where bone-chilling creatures lurk. Listen for the hoof-beats of the headless horseman as he approaches. Younger children will enjoy "No Scare Sunday" on October 24th from 11:00-4:00pm. "Pass the Pumpkin" and "Ghost-Bowling" are just a few of the games that will be played on the green. Children can also participate in prize-winning costume contests and have fun with a piñata. Scavenger hunts and hayrides continue with costumed interpreters in many of the buildings. The snack bar offers candy-apples, hot chocolate, and many other delicious treats. Rain or shine. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Children under four free. Members, bring your I.D. cards, and receive reduced admission of $6 and $4. For more information please call (845)-782-8248.

Saturday, November 13 - Traditional Thanksgiving Feast

12-4. $60 per person.
Come enjoy a sit down meal in the old style. Costumed guide will tour you through the village before you take your seat at the table by the open hearth. Eat fowl fresh from the fire, enjoy squashes, vegetables and sauces made in the old way. Top it all with a pie and a lesson in history for the perfect Thanksgiving Feast. Take home a Museum Village bowl. Seating is limited.

Sunday, November 14 - Traditional Thanksgiving Tasting
Including Open Hearth Delectable’s and a Range of Handcrafts

12-4. Tours at 12:30 and 2:30.
Traditional Thanksgiving dishes prepared over the open hearth.
Come to enjoy the delicious food, a village tour, or both.
Tours are $3 perperson, partaking in the food is $5 per person.
No reservation required for Thanksgiving Tasting.

December 4-5 12-4 Christmas in the Village:
Local carolers and dancers fill the village with holiday cheer.
Come join in the songs, festivities, and spirit of the season.
$6 for adults, $5 for children and seniors.

Museum Village at Old Smith's Clove