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Historical Society of Princeton Hosts Fun Family Events at Updike Farmstead

Meet Me at the Farmstead
 

March 22, 2011, Princeton, New Jersey - When you want something new, fun, and educational for the whole family, think of Updike Farmstead!  Every first Saturday and third Wednesday of every month from now until December, the Historical Society of Princeton welcomes the community to slow down, enjoy the natural environment of the farm, and connect with loved ones and make new friendships.  Starting Saturday, April 2, 2011, and Wednesday, April 20, we welcome the community to spend the day at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton.  There will be an assortment of educational yet fun activities for everyone:  tours of the farmhouse, live music, presentations by artisans, naturalists, and farmers, historic games with sweet treats, scavenger hunts and a variety of arts and crafts for all ages.  On Wednesdays, there will be the additional story hour for preschoolers.
 
On April 2, the following special events are planned:
 
                10:30 – A capella performance by Cloud Nine from Princeton High School
                11:00 – “Talk to Your Farmer” presentation – chance to chat with folks who grow our favorite local foods
                12:00 – Live fiddle music
                  1:00  - Natural Egg-Dyeing with Pam Newitt
                  1:30 – Growing Your Own Vegetables, gardening workshop with Judith Robinson
 
Cost:      $5/person (ages 3 or older)
                $8 for 2 people
                $10 for 3 people
                $15 for group of 4 or more
                FREE for HSP members
Additional material fees will apply for Natural Egg-Dyeing ($1/person) and Growing Your Own Vegetables ($5/person)
 
For more information, please call 609-921-6748 x100 or email Jeanette@princetonhistory.org.
 
ABOUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PRINCETON - The Historical Society of Princeton, founded in 1938, is a museum and library dedicated to interpreting the history of Princeton, New Jersey.  The programs, lectures, exhibitions, and events of the Historical Society of Princeton are presented at our two facilities:  Bainbridge House and the Updike Farmstead, a historic farmhouse that has been transformed into a permanent educational facility and community-based cultural center.  Visit us at princetonhistory.org.