AUGUST 2024

(SC) Ongoing HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Several parks throughout the Charleston County Parks system. 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and makes for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. ccprc.com.

(MD) Ongoing: First Friday of Month, OLD JAIL MUSEUM: EXTENDED HOURS DURING LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Old Jail Museum, 41625 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The Old Jail Museum, a well-known landmark in the heart of Leonardtown and one of the four museums and historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, will be open to the public for extended hours on Leonardtown First Fridays. Staff will be on-hand to showcase the Old Jail and its interesting story. A special exhibit regarding Benjamin Hance, a young African American man who was held at the Old Jail in 1887 and later killed by a local mob, will be on display. Hance is the only documented lynching victim recorded in St. Mary’s County. The museum’s regular daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE to all ages. For more information about the Old Jail Museum, special hours, contact information, updates and much more, please visit Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum.

(OH) First Saturday Every Month, DO THE MU, 12:00–2:00 pm, All ages. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, Ohio 44646, 330.833.4061, info@MassillonMuseum.org. Intergenerational creative drop-in workshop. A new craft every month. All supplies included. Accessible. No preregistration necessary. Free. Free parking. MassillonMuseum.org.

(CT) May through October, NATHAN HALE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM TOURS, Fridays & Saturday, 12 – 4 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm All welcome. Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry, CT 06238, (860) 742-6917, hale@ctlandmarks.org. At the Nathan Hale Homestead, it is 1776, and a war for independence is underway. Learn how members of the Hale family supported the war effort by gathering supplies, helping their neighbors, and serving in the Continental Army. Nathan Hale, Connecticut’s State Hero, was born on the property in 1755. He was recruited as one of America’s earliest spies but was caught and hanged by the British in September 1776. In the early 20^th century, historic preservationist George Dudley Seymour purchased the home from a family still farming the property and restored it to honor Nathan Hale’s story. Tours on the hour; last tour departs one hour before closing. The Hale Homestead grounds are open year-round from dawn to dusk. FREE-$15. https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/nathan-hale-homestead/.

(CT) June-October, COVENTRY FARMERS’ MARKET, every Sunday from 10 am–1 pm, All welcome. Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South Street, Coventry, CT 06238, (860) 742-6917. Home-grown heroes and local produce, too! The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the Nathan Hale Homestead grounds is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, the staff of the Homestead hosts family-friendly programs including 18th–century games, hearth cooking, cheese-making, woodworking, and so much more. The market runs from 10 am–1 pm, and the Nathan Hale Homestead is open from 10 am–2 pm on Sundays. Tours of the museum’s interiors are available for regular admission fees. Feel free to stop into the Museum Shop to continue your shopping adventure! Cost of Event: FREE admission to the grounds; fees apply for some programs. Admission to the Nathan Hale Homestead is by regular admission and is not included in the Farmers’ Market program. https://ctlandmarks.org/market/.

(SC) Ongoing, HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Charleston County Parks, 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Cost: $7. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and make for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. https://ccprc.com/.

(KY) August 1, 2024, THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY, All ages. Show begins at 8pm (EST). The Stephen Foster Story, 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-5971, info@stephenfoster.com. The music of Stephen Foster Story is a 2-hour long dramatic stage musical. The show is set in the mid-19th century and follows America’s first great composer Stephen Foster as he paves the road for future songwriters through love, heartache, and struggles of the time. Tickets Prices – Adult $31 Child $19/$13. https://stephenfoster.com.

(PA) August 2-3, 2024, HISTORY CAMP, ages 10-18. PA Lumber Museum, US Route 6W, Ulysses Twp, PA 16948, 814-435-2652, jenhaines@pa.gov. Students will spend two days immersing themselves in the rough and tumble lifestyle of a 19^th-century logger. On day one, campers try activities like using a crosscut saw, rolling on a log in our mill pond, peeling bark, and cooking over a fire. They’ll play games like horseshoes, seed spitting, and model log raft racing. On the second day, participants demonstrate their new-found skills at the Galeton Rotary’s Cherry Springs State Park Woodsmen Show. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of the program for students. More information can also be found on our website at www.lumbermuseum.org.

(KY) August 2, 2024, THE LITTLE MERMAID. All Ages. Show begins at 8pm (EST). The Stephen Foster Story, 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-5971, info@stephenfoster.com. The Little Mermaid is a musical based on the Walt Disney film and fairytale. The story follows Ariel, a young mermaid who longs for life on land and falls in love with a human prince. Tickets Prices – Adult $31 Child $19/$13. https://stephenfoster.com.

(MD) August 3, 2024, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE FREE OPEN HOUSE, 11 am to 2 pm, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630, (301) 994-1471, smmuseumdivision@gmail.com. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Facebook.com/DraydenSchool.

(PA) August 3, 2024, SUMMER STEAM SERIES: DESIGN AND BUILD A VEHICLE INSPIRED BY THE TRUCKS OF THE BOYERTOWN AUTO BODY WORKS. 10 AM – 12 PM, Ages 5+. Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, 610-367-2090, michaela@boyertownmuseum.org. Activities are available while supplies last. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Free with your Museum Contribution. Suggested contribution: $10 – Adults, $9 – Seniors (60+) or AAA, FREE – Children under 15*, FREE – Members. boyertownmuseum.org

(KY) August 3, 2024, THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY, All ages. Show begins at 8pm (EST). The Stephen Foster Story, 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-5971, info@stephenfoster.com. The music of Stephen Foster Story is a 2-hour long dramatic stage musical. The show is set in the mid-19th century and follows America’s first great composer Stephen Foster as he paves the road for future songwriters through love, heartache, and struggles of the time. Tickets Prices – Adult $31 Child $19/$13. https://stephenfoster.com.

(MD) August 3-4, 2024, NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND, Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, Piney Point, MD. The museum and lighthouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tours. At Piney Point, visitors can explore the museum grounds and celebrate the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac with tours of the Piney Point lighthouse tower, Keeper’s Quarters, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit featuring full sized workboats, and two floors of exhibitions in the Main Museum building. While admission and tours are offered free of charge this weekend only, donations are greatly appreciated to support the museum. For more information, please call the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 or visit www.facebook.com/1836Light.

(PA) August 5-9, 2924, AHMEC SPACE PROGRAM, 10-3 pm, ages 6-12. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380. This NEW program is out of this world! This week-long adventure is for boys and girls ages 6-12 who have an interest in space and science! During this program, trainees will learn about all things space. How big is space? How far are the planets and stars and how do we get there? How powerful is the Sun? What are the challenges of living on Mars? Trainees will reach new heights through exciting demonstrations, science shows, and hands-on activities as we learn about space. This program includes a helicopter ride! Cost: $425 per student. After Care 3-5 pm, $125. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/240165866843161. helicoptermuseum.org.

(DE) August 6, 2024, HOMESCHOOL DAYS: STONES & BONES, 11:00 am-1:30 pm. Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19807, 302-658-9111, info@delmns.org. Calling all homeschool families! Explore our school programs at your own pace! In addition to normal museum activities, staff are on the floor to facilitate learning through hands-on games and activities relating to the topic for the day. For all ages! This session: Stones & Bones. Our education staff takes you on a geologic tour of the museum featuring hands-on activities with rock specimens, fossils, and science demonstrations. Students learn about the rock cycle, the geologic history of Delaware, how fossils form, and how to identify some common minerals. Stations include: Rock Garden, Delaware Geologic History, Mineral ID, Rock Cycle Passport, Fossils. $10 per student, $13 per adult, Free for member adults. delmns.org.

August 6, 7, 8, 2024, Art Kids: Collage: Piecing Together Clues from the Past, 12 pm to 3 pm, ages 7 to 17. St. Clement’s Island Museum. This year’s theme is “Explore Sunken Ships and Sea Creatures with Pencils and Paint.” The 2024 Young artists are invited to join local artist and instructor, Ms. Ellen Duke Wilson, this summer to explore fine arts through St. Clement’s Island Museum’s Art Kids classes. Young artists will expand their understanding of art and history while learning to sketch, paint, and sculpt. Students will also reflect on how making art can impact society in positives way for future generations At the end of each session, all participants create an individualized work of art to share with their family and community. Each class consists of three sessions in which participants will create a work of art to share in an exhibit opening on August 17, 2024, at Children’s Day at St. Clement’s Island Museum. Preregistration is required and the cost is $5 per child. All materials are provided; however, participants are asked to bring a light snack. Parents are encouraged to sign up soon as slots fill up quickly. For more information or to sign up, please call Christina Barbour at (301) 769-4723. For more information on this or other events, visit Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.

(KY) August 8, 2024, THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY, All ages. Show begins at 8pm (EST). The Stephen Foster Story, 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-5971, info@stephenfoster.com. The music of Stephen Foster Story is a 2-hour long dramatic stage musical. The show is set in the mid-19th century and follows America’s first great composer Stephen Foster as he paves the road for future songwriters through love, heartache, and struggles of the time. Tickets Prices – Adult $31 Child $19/$13. https://stephenfoster.com.

(NC) August 8, 2024, Center Stage: Kristin Scott Benson & Friends, Earl Scruggs Center: 103 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, 704-487-6233, info@EarlScruggsCenter.org. 6:00pm-7:30pm. Kristin Scott Benson is the five-time International Bluegrass Music Association’s Banjo Player of the Year and recipient of the 2018 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Since 2008, she has been a member of Grammy-nominated and two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year, The Grascals. Kristin is one of the nation’s top bluegrass banjo players, exhibiting impeccable taste, timing, and tone. With an attentive ear to back-up, she is known and respected as a true team player among her peers. GENERAL ADMISSION: $35. EarlScruggsCenter.org.

(PA) August 8, 2024, CARS & CONES, 4 PM – 6:30 PM, All ages. Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, 610-367-2090, michaela@boyertownmuseum.org The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles invites you to our 3rd Annual Cars & Cones Cruise-in from 4 – 6:30 PM. This low-key cruise-in will be held in the Museum parking lot, adjacent to the Museum entrance. No registration required! This event is FREE for both vehicles cruising in, as well as spectators. The Museum will be OPEN with extended hours. Free for spectators and vehicles cruising in. Suggested contribution: $10 – Adults, $9 – Seniors (60+) or AAA, FREE – Children under 15*, FREE – Members. Ice cream and other refreshing novelties for purchase. We want to see your classics!! boyertownmuseum.org

(SC) Aug 9, 2024, HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS: BUGGING OUT! 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Age at least 7 but less than 13. Palmetto Islands County Park, 861 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412, 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Did you know there are more than a million insect species? Become familiar with some interesting local insects by collecting, observing, and then releasing them. You may even discover that “creepy crawlies” are not bad at all! What to expect: Accessible parking, accessible restrooms, accessible water fountains, and accessible picnic tables are available at this location. The program route is a loop, and benches are available along the trail. The program speed is moderately slow to medium. Trails at this park are flat and are paved and consist of natural, unimproved surfaces. One chaperone per registered child is required to attend but not required to register. Chaperones are not required to accompany child during program but must stay in the park for the duration of the program. Non-registered children may not attend this program. Cost: $7. https://ccprc.com

(KY) August 9, 2024, THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY, All ages. Show begins at 8pm (EST)The Stephen Foster Story, 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-5971, info@stephenfoster.com. The music of Stephen Foster Story is a 2-hour long dramatic stage musical. The show is set in the mid-19th century and follows America’s first great composer Stephen Foster as he paves the road for future songwriters through love, heartache, and struggles of the time. Tickets Prices – Adult $31 Child $19/$13. https://stephenfoster.com.

(NC) August 10, 2024, PICKIN ON THE SQUARE, 11:00am – 1:00pm. All ages. Earl Scruggs Center: 103 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, 704-487-6233, info@EarlScruggsCenter.org. : Join us in celebrating a decade of music and community at Pickin’ on the Square! In honor of our 10-year anniversary, we’re shaking things up! Whether you’re a seasoned picker or just love soaking in the sounds of bluegrass music, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Bring your family and friends, pack a picnic, and enjoy the beautiful tunes together. In the event of rain or unfavorable weather, fear not! Pickin’ on the Square will relocate to the Great Hall inside the Earl Scruggs Center. So come rain or shine, the music will go on! Let’s make memories, music, and moments together as we embark on this special anniversary journey. See you there! Free. EarlScruggsCenter.org.

(MD) August 10, 2024, SATURDAYS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: BEACH COMBING, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (for families and children); 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (for adults). Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point. All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles in Denmark and Sweden, the Nature &Forest Play for All Ages Series encourages discovering nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Age is not a factor; adults need to connect with nature in relaxing, simple ways, just as much as children do! Themed activities will be held on the following dates and times. Price is included in regular museum admission. Save the dates and call ahead to pre-register! More information: (301) 994-1471 or Facebook.com/1836Light.

(OH) August 10, 2024, FUN FEST, All ages. Duncan Plaza—Downtown Massillon, First Street SE, Massillon, Ohio 44646, 330.833.4061, info@massillonmuseum.org. Games, sports, performances, music, health and safety booths, giveaways, characters, art activities, face-painting, inflatables, MPL Bookmobile & more! All the fun of a festival with no junk food or souvenirs! Free (small charge for a few activities). massillonmuseum.org.

(KY) August 10, 2024, THE STEPHEN FOSTER STORY, All ages. Show begins at 8pm (EST). The Stephen Foster Story, 411 E. Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, (502) 348-5971, info@stephenfoster.com. The music of Stephen Foster Story is a 2-hour long dramatic stage musical. The show is set in the mid-19th century and follows America’s first great composer Stephen Foster as he paves the road for future songwriters through love, heartache, and struggles of the time. Tickets Prices – Adult $31 Child $19/$13. https://stephenfoster.com.

(NY) August 12^–16^,2024, P.L.A.Y. GAME LAB, 9AM – 4PM. Ages 10-12, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720, 845-583-2000, Education@BethelWoodsCenter.org. Using computer programs like Minecraft, Scratch, and Stencyl, participants aged 10-12 will play and build collaboratively with peers and talented Teaching Artists from game Design disciplines. This process based, hands-on program will take place both in Bethel Woods’ Mac Lab, and outside on our beautiful historic grounds. Cost of Event: $300/session & $275/session (Member). https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/play-all-day-56.

(NY) August 12^–23^,2024. P.L.A.Y. FINE ARTS, (M-F), 9AM – 4PM, Ages 10-15. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel, NY 12720, 845-583-2000, Education@BethelWoodsCenter.org. In this intensive two-week program, youth will immerse themselves in the world of visual art, gaining a deeper understanding of its various elements through hands-on exploration across a spectrum of media. Led by experienced teaching artists, participants will explore their interests and curiosities while learning the foundational aspects of drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and more, drawing inspiration from the historic site and legacy of Bethel Woods. Guided along the path of creative discovery, students will have the opportunity to create both individual and collaborative 2D and 3D artworks, pushing the limits of their imagination and creativity. The program culminates in a vibrant exhibition, providing a platform to showcase the students’ artistic accomplishments and celebrate their creative journey. Cost: $500/session & $460/session (Member). https://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/play-all-day-56.

(PA) August 12-16, 2024, AHMEC FLIGHT SCHOOL, ages 6-12, 10-3 pm. American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 1938. Book your ticket now for the AHMEC Flight School! This week-long program is for boys and girls ages 6-12 who have an interest in science! During this camp, cadets will learn about all things flight. What did early flight pioneers learn from nature? What are the forces of Flight? How are these forces different in space? How can we engineer the helicopter of the future? Campers will reach new heights through exciting demonstrations, science shows, and hands-on activities as we learn the science of flight. This program includes a helicopter ride! After Care 3-5 pm, $125. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/240166265322147. helicoptermuseum.org.

(MD) August 17, 2024, CHILDREN’S DAY AT ST. CLEMENT’S ISLAND MUSEUM, 11 AM- 2PM. St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626, 301-769-2222. Join us for a FREE day of kid-friendly fun on the beautiful waterside lawn of St. Clement’s Island Museum. Families can enjoy lots of kids’ activities including games, crafts, outdoor fun and tons more throughout the day. The St. Clement’s Island Museum will be open FREE to all event goers. The Water Taxi to St. Clement’s Island State Park will operate during normal hours and the regular fee applies. Organizers encourage families to get there early – the first 100 children will receive a free water bottle courtesy of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division and sponsors. Call 301-769-2222 for more information.

(PA) August 20, 2024, TODDLER TIME: ALL ABOUT SHAPES, 10:30-11:30 am, Kids under 5 and their adults. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145, 215-389-1776, info@americanswedish.org. The world is made up of shapes and that includes ASHM! This art inspired Toddler Time will help reinforce knowledge of shapes through an interactive story and a Museum shape hunt through our galleries. Kids will play shape matching games and explore other crafts and activities all about shapes! $5 per child. https://www.americanswedish.org/events/toddler-time-all-about-shapes.

(NC) August 30 – September 1, 2024. EARL SCRUGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL. All ages. Tryon International Equestrian Center: 4066 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756, 704-487-6233, info@EarlScruggsCenter.org. The Earl Scruggs Music Festival honors the life and legacy of American icon and musical legend, Earl Scruggs, who was born in the small Flint Hill community of nearby Cleveland County, NC. Bringing the best of bluegrass, Americana, and roots music together with fans who have a true appreciation for the music, the Earl Scruggs Music Festival is a multi-day celebration of Mr. Scruggs’ incredible contributions and the rich musical culture of the region. The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is presented in partnership by the Earl Scruggs Center and public radio WNCW-FM a flagship roots music station located at Isothermal Community College in Western North Carolina. The festival will take place Labor Day weekend 2024 at the impressive Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC. CURRENT TICKET PRICES START AT $175. Ticket options, packages, and pricing are available through the festival’s website www.earlscruggsmusicfest.com.

(PA) August 31, 2024, 58^TH ANNUAL DURYEA DAY, 9 AM – 3 PM, All ages. Boyertown Community Park, 419 South Madison Street, Boyertown, PA 19512, 610-367-2090, michaela@boyrtownmuseum.org. The Museum’s 58th Annual Duryea Day Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show and Flea Market will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm at Boyertown Community Park. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display throughout the park. Shuttle service will also be available between the Park and Museum throughout the event. Pre-registration and day-of-show registration for show vehicles are available—all makes, models, and years are welcome. Spectator admission is $10 for adults, free for ages 15 & under, and includes both the Park and Museum. $10 – Adults; Children 15 and under FREE. boyertownmuseum.org