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August 2009 |
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| Thursday, August 6 - 7:00 pm Chautauqua 2009 - Steps to Freedom & Rights to Education Historic portrayals will feature Louisa May Alcott – ‘Beyond Little Women’ discover this famous author’s works in the abolitionist and suffragette movements and Sarah Harris, remarkable woman of perseverance, who achieved her goal of opening a school for African American children in the early 1800’s. Chautuaqua is funded by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, the Keene Sentinel and partnering organizations of Keene Public Library, the Historical Society of Cheshire County and the Horatio Colony House Museum. It will be hosted in the garden of the Horatio Colony House Museum. |
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Thursday, August 20 - 2:00 pm Old-time Children's Games in the Garden Rolling Hoops, Game of Graces, Jaxs, Marbles; enjoy the merriment of these old fashioned games -an excellent family program. |
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Thursday, August 27 - 7:00 pm An Evening of Candlelight Croquet A revival of the evening garden party, featuring two garden Croquet courts and music by the Heart Barbershop Quartet, all under candlelight in the museum’s beautiful city garden. Add to the fun by wearing vintage clothing (optional). |
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