Adult Education Programs
Old York's adult education programs have been developed in collaboratio with the York Public LIbrary and York Adult Community Education. In addition, the museum has worked closely with local residents to develop programs that suit their interests. At a recent Growing Up in Maine event, a collaborative program with Sentry Hill, longtime residents shared their personal belongings and stories about growing up in this seaside community.
More than simply a presenter, the Museums of Old York is a facilitator, allowing area residents and visitors to explore the topics that are of interest. Through workshops, exhibits, round-table discussions, brown bag lunches and presentations, the museum works to meet the demand for lifelong learning opportunities! If you would like to help design these programs, please share your throughts with us. Contact Richard Bowen at (207) 363-4974 x14 or by email at rbowen@oldyork.org.
2011 Calendar of Events
January
23 Boon Island: the Island, the Lighthouse, the Wreck of the Nottingham Galley
Authors and historians share their knowledge and research on the history of Boon Island. This is a not-to-be-missed program for all enthusiasts of shipwrecks, lighthouses, cannibalism, cover-ups, and life on the barren rock seven miles off the coast of York Beach. Hear some startling information on possible smuggling and acts of treason connected to the famous 1710 wreck of the Nottingham Galley. View artifacts made by a 19th Century lighthouse keeper. Over light refreshments, join in a discussion with the speakers and presenters. Sunday, January 23, 1p.m. – 4 p.m. Remick Barn. $10 per person
Storm date: Sunday, January 30.
24 Old York Sewing Days
Do you enjoy sewing? Then join us as we piece together short jackets, britches and petticoats to costume our Education staff. We will also be sewing 17th century costumes for modern children to try on as part of our next exhibit in the Remick Barn Gallery. Bring your sewing machine, fabric scissors, or just yourself for a morning of conversation and fabric fun. Monday, January 24th at 9:00 am in the Remick Barn.
February
25 Dinner at Jefferds Tavern
Enjoy a hearty winter meal in the charming atmosphere of Old York’s 18th Century Jefferds’ Tavern. Watch as costumed women prepare your feast at the open hearth. Dine before an open fire as candles light your table. Guests are encouraged to bring their own beverages while we supply the meal. Friday, February 25, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations required.
March
7 Old York Sewing Days
Do you enjoy sewing? Then join us as we piece together short jackets, britches and petticoats to costume our Education staff. We will also be sewing 17th century costumes for modern children to try on as part of our next exhibit in the Remick Barn Gallery. Bring your sewing machine, fabric scissors, or just yourself for a morning of conversation and fabric fun. Monday, March 7th at 9:00 am in the Remick Barn.
25 Southern Dinner at Old York
In connection with this year’s selection of the York Libraries’ Reads Program, To Kill a Mockingbird, Old York will serve a traditional multi-course Southern dinner in the Remick Barn function room. This will not be a low-cal meal, so plan your visit to the gym on Saturday. Pitchers of iced tea, one of the South’s favorite beverages, will be served, however, guests are also encouraged to bring their own favorite beverage. Friday, March 25, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations required.
April
The World Travels of Mary and Elizabeth Perkins
View fascinating costumes, artifacts, and souvenirs gathered by Mary and Elizabeth Perkins on their journeys around the world. Such countries as France, Italy, Egypt, Afghanistan, Japan, and Tsarist Russia will be represented. See the Perkins ladies’ photographs of well-known and exotic sites taken in the 19th and 20th centuries. Look for details in March.
May
13 Dinner at Jefferds Tavern
Celebrate spring with a hearth-cooked dinner of spring lamb and other seasonal favorite dishes. Guests are encouraged to bring their own favorite beverages to complement the meal. Friday, May 13, 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations required.
21 Muskets, Swords, & Powder Horns
Observe Armed Forces Day at Old York. Back in 2011 after being received with great interest in 2010, this program will give enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to view uniforms and weaponry from Old York’s collections. Certain items will be available to handle (with white curatorial gloves). Weapons from the 18th – 20th Centuries will be featured. Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Remick Barn.
June
12 Lost York: The History that Nature Has Reclaimed
Join Old York staff members for a guided tour of areas outside of the village proper. Visit abandoned cellar holes and old mill sites, read the gravestones of early farming families, and see how Mother Nature has taken back what early citizens created. Sunday, June 12, 2:00 p.m. Free.
23 History Brought to Life
Staff and volunteers portray some of York’s most famous and infamous citizens of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Look for details later in the spring.
July
10 Lost York: The History that Nature Has Reclaimed
Join Old York staff for a guided tour of areas outside of the village proper. Look for details in the spring.
22 Dinner at the Jefferds Tavern
Join us for a summer sampler of local seafood, beef, fresh vegetables, and desserts of local fresh fruits. Weather permitting, we will move outside to the blue-stone terrace for an evening on conversation. We will supply all of the food, so please feel free to bring your own favorite summer beverage. Friday, July 22, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations required.
28 History Brought to Life
Staff and volunteers portray some of York’s most famous and infamous citizens of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Look for details later in the spring.
August
14 Lost York: The History that Nature Has Reclaimed
Join Old York staff for a guided tour of areas outside the village proper. Look for details in the spring.
25 History Brought to Life
Staff and volunteers portray some of York’s most famous and infamous citizens of the past. Look for details later in the spring.
September
18 Lost York: The History that Nature Has Reclaimed
Join Old York staff for a guided tour of areas outside the village proper. Look for details in the spring
23 Dinner at Jefferds Tavern
Don’t let the end of summer get you down! Dinner at the Tavern can be the perfect antidote to the blues of shorter days. Enjoy the best of the harvest season in the charming candlelit rooms of the 18th century. Guests are encouraged to bring their own beverages to accompany their hearth-cooked meal.
Friday, September 23, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. $25 per person. Reservations required.
29 History Brought to Life
Staff and volunteers portray some of York’s most famous and infamous citizens of the past. Look for details later in the spring.
October
6 Who Discovered York?
Observe Columbus Day in a different way by learning about the several “discoveries” of York from the 1630s – 1900s. Thursday, October 2, 7 p.m. Remick Barn
29 Haunted Historical Halloween
For the third year in a row, Old York invites you to meet the ghosts of the long-departed residents of the local area. Look for details in September. Saturday, October 29, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.