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    October 11-14, 2011

 

Newest Exhibits in the Historic Village:

Explore the newly restored and redecorated Hosmer’s Inn. Check out the stenciled ballroom and the guest bedchambers on the second floor - you can even try out the beds!

Experience a day in the life of a school girl in 1855 at the Romulus Female Seminary.

Come to our kid-friendly kitchen where we are serving up fun and memories for the entire family at the MacKay House  

See how our Victorian counterparts ritualized the passing of a loved one at the Foster Tufts House. 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 11
 
11am - From Clay to Kiln to Cupboard & Kitchen Tour:
A guided tour of the pottery and select village pantries culminating with a visit to our redwar and stoneware pottery exhibit - Tollhouse 
1pm - It's All Greek to Me! Architecture Tour:
Explore the history, style and colors of 19-century buildings around the Village Square - Tollhouse 
 
Wednesday, Oct. 12 
 
Featured Craftsperson: 
Find out how a single woman could make a living as a dressmaker - Dressmaker's Shop 
Featured Building: 
Everything under the sun at the Altay Store. See how the Erie Canal made a wider variety of goods available - Altay Store 
 

Thursday, Oct. 13

Featured craftsperson:
Just what is a cooper and what does he do?  See him in action - Cooper Shop

Featured Building: 
Everything under the sun at the Altay Store. See how the Erie Canal made a wider variety of goods available - Altay Store 
 

Friday, Oct 14 
 
Featured Craftsperson: 
Find why the blacksmith was one of the most important craftsmen in early settlements - Blacksmith Shop
 
Featured Building: 
Help Aunt Marie pound corn into cornmeal, haul water with the yoke and firkins, or feed the pigs - Pioneer Farm
 
*all scheduled activities are subject to change.