Tuesday, July 27
Family Program: “Insects”
Explore the meadows for the amazing insects of summer. Free. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
Wednesday, July 28, 11:00
Family Program: “Warren House”
Visit
a log home built in the 1870s. Explore a “keeping room,” a parlor, and
a summer kitchen. About an hour. Meet at the Warren House in The
Historical Village. Free.
Thursday, July 29, 11:00
Family Program: “Butterflies”
Hike
to find the butterflies of summer and search for their eggs and
caterpillars on the plants they eat. Meet at the Collins Learning
Center. Free.
1:00-5:00
Vintage/Antique Treasure Sale
The
Door County Historical Society is sponsoring this sale to benefit The
Histoircal Village artifacts fund. You just might find that item you
have been looking for! Admission free.
Friday, July 30, 9:00-1:00
Vintage/Antique Treasure Sale
The
Door County Historical Society is sponsoring this sale to benefit the
village artifacts fund. You just might find that item you have been
looking for!. Admission free.
Sunday, August 1, 1:30-3:30
Village Tours and Spinning Demonstration
Paddi
Elliot has been spinning yarn from raw wool for 16 years. She got
interested in spinning when she and her husband were Civil War
re-enactors. During her demonstration, she will describe how people of
the past created the clothing they needed by showing the process from
raw wool to finished product. She will share her love for the simple
life of the past. This program and village tours are free.
Monday, August 2, 11:00
Family Program: “A School Day in 1900″
Enjoy
lessons in a country crossroads school where reading, writing, and
arithmetic, history and science were taught in one room. Free. Meet in
the Vigness School in the Historical Village.
6:30
Meeting of the Friends of Crossroads
Friends
of Crossroads will meet to begin planning for summer and fall programs
and projects. New members are encouraged. Meet at the Collins Learning
Center.
Tuesday, August 3, 11:00
Family Program: ”Great Lakes Fish”
Thnk
you know all the fish that live in Lake Michigan? Discover them at our
Great Lakes Ecosystem Exhibit and learn much more. Free. Meet at the
Collins Learning Center.
7:00
DPAS Meeting/Lecture: “Cosmic Distances, Part 2″
Professor
Ray Stonecipher will be the featured speaker, offering a presentation
called “Cosmic Distances Part 2.” Visitors are encouraged and
refreshments will be served. Please use the Utah Street Entrance to
reach the Astronomy Campus.