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4th of July Celebration
Join us as we celebrate freedom and independence with a performance of the Star Spangled Banner and a reading of the Declaration of Independence by our colonial costumed reenactors. The Tapestry Historic Dance Ensemble will be demonstrating period dances and there will be trivia, free ice cream (while supplies last), and kids (or adults) can try their hand at writing with a quill pen just like Thomas Jefferson used when he penned the Declaration. The Keith House will be open for guided tours following the reading.…
Find out more »The Dead of Summer
It’s the dead of summer, 1919, and you’re invited to join us for a theatrical, historically-based séance in the spooky, candlelit parlor of the Keith House at Graeme Park. The experience will be conducted in the style of an early 20th century séance when “mediums” and “psychics” took advantage of those for whom death was a very near experience – perhaps having recently lost loved ones in the 1918 flu pandemic or the first World War – by using trickery…
Find out more »Yoga & Mindful Walk at Graeme Park
Refresh your senses with a 45 minute Yoga Class in the Park followed by a 15-20 minute Mindful Meditation Walk through the scenic and charming walking trails. This uplifting vinyasa class offers flowing movement to awaken your senses and boost your energy. Treat yourself to time outside as you enliven your spirit and elevate your routine. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered for those who are newer or have physical limitations. Optional: bring friends and a picnic…
Find out more »Tea & Maternity
Tea and Maternity - how fashion, society, and medicine shaped motherhood in the 18th century Today and 300 years ago, welcoming a new child changes everything. Explore the intimate, complex world of pregnancy and infant care in colonial America at Graeme Park. This immersive, research-based program will bring to life the experiences of an 18th century midwife and maternity patient. You’ll learn how pregnancy shaped women’s daily lives—altering their clothing, diet, hygiene, and roles within the household. Discover the medical…
Find out more »Yoga & Mindful Walk at Graeme Park
Refresh your senses with a 45 minute Yoga Class in the Park followed by a 15-20 minute Mindful Meditation Walk through the scenic and charming walking trails. This uplifting vinyasa class offers flowing movement to awaken your senses and boost your energy. Treat yourself to time outside as you enliven your spirit and elevate your routine. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered for those who are newer or have physical limitations. Optional: bring friends and a picnic…
Find out more »Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Members and volunteers (or interested volunteers) and their families are invited to join us for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Graeme Park, followed by a volunteer appreciation dinner. Members in good standing will receive one vote per household on Board elections and bylaw changes if any (details to come). The dinner menu will be picnic/BBQ fare as in the past. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on August 24 at 4 pm.
Find out more »Johnson’s Willow Dedication Ceremony
Join us and our esteemed guests from Lichfield, England as we unveil the plaque and dedicate the 6th generation descendent of the Johnson's Willow. The original Johnson's Willow grew on the banks of Stowe Pool in Lichfield and is named for the writer Samuel Johnson who was so fond of the tree that he had a drawing made of it and published in a periodical that Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson had access to. Inspired by the drawing and the tree's association…
Find out more »Yoga & Mindful Walk at Graeme Park
Refresh your senses with a 45 minute Yoga Class in the Park followed by a 15-20 minute Mindful Meditation Walk through the scenic and charming walking trails. This uplifting vinyasa class offers flowing movement to awaken your senses and boost your energy. Treat yourself to time outside as you enliven your spirit and elevate your routine. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered for those who are newer or have physical limitations. Optional: bring friends and a picnic…
Find out more »Haunted Storytime & Treats
Do your 3-8 year old kids love Halloween? Get the fun started early at Graeme Park on Sunday, September 28 at 1:00 pm with a spooky, fun, interactive story in the Keith House parlor where children will help make the tale their own. We will also have two different Halloween crafts and treat bags that they can fill with goodies donated by our volunteers. Cost is $5 for one child or $10 for 2 or more children from the same…
Find out more »SOLD OUT – Witches’ Tea Party
You've been summoned! Dress in your witchy finery and fly yourself out to Graeme Park for a Witches' Tea Party and talk on historic witches. Sand-witches and delicacies will be served along with a selection of our finest brews. Buy Your Tickets
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