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Welcome
Events Calendar
Museums
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Julia Purnell Museum:
APRIL
Spring Reopening, April 1. Join the museum as it reopens for the spring season and see our newest exhibit. 10 am to 4pm.
Delmarva Hunting Traditions exhibit opening, April 1. View our new exhibit that explores the role of hunting and outdoor life on local history and culture. Exhibit on display through October 30
Locals Free Day, April 3. Lower shore residents receive free admission on this day. Stop by to see what's new at the museum! 1 pm to 4 pm.
MAY
International Museum Day, May 18. Celebrate museums around the globe. Free admission. 10 am to 4 pm.
JULY
Between Fences exhibit opening, July 1. A Smithsonian Institution exhibit comes to Snow Hill! See this exhibit at the Snow Hill Library. Between Fences explores the roles of fences--both literal and figurative--in American history and culture. Look for special Between Fences programming throughout the town. Exhibit admission is free.
Heritage Arts for Kids, July 13 and 27. Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is included with general admission of $2 for adults and $.50 for children. 1 pm to 3 pm
AUGUST
Heritage Arts for Kids, August 10 and 24. More hands-on history fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is included with general admission of $2 for adults and $.50 for children. 1 pm to 3 pm.
SEPTEMBER
Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition, September 1 through October 30. View our popular exhibit of needle art by local artists. Includes quilts, embroidery, needlework, knitting, crochet and more. Entries are due August 24.
Stiching in Snow Hill, 2nd weekend in September. A whole weekend of textile arts including the Nassawango Outdoor Quilt Show and FiberFest. FiberFest will take place September 10 from 10am to 4pm at the Purnell Museum. Vendors, demos, children's activities, food, live animals and more. Free admission.
OCTOBER
Julia Purnell's Birthday Party, October 27. Commemorate our namesake's birthday. Our gifts to you: free admission and cake. 10 am to 4 pm
NOVEMBER
Homeschool Program, November 10, 10am-12pm. The museum is offering a special program just for homeschool students. They will spend the morning exploring regional history, guided by a museum educator. Fee is $6 per student.
DECEMBER
Victorian Christmas Celebration, December 3. Join the museum for an old-fashioned holiday party, complete with refreshments, music and decorations. Included with general admission of $2 for adults and $.50 for children. 10 am 4 pm.
Ocean City Life Saving Station:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS~ O.C.L.S.S. Museum 2011
Saturday, May 7th – Seaworthy Small Ships at Springfest 10am to 4pm
Wednesday, May 18th- International Museum Day- Free Admission 10am to 5pm
May 21st to June 22nd - Salute to the Services- Discounts for members of
the Services
FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS
• July 4, 11, 18, 25 : BEACH SAFETY
• July 5, 12, 19, 26 : “O.C.B.C.”(Ocean City Before Condominiums)
• July 6, 13, 20, 27 : KNOT TYING
• July 7, 14, 21, 28 : ALL ABOUT SHARKS
• July 8, 15, 22, 29 : STORM WARRIORS
• July 9, 16, 23, 30 : AQUARIUM FEEDING
• August 1, 8, 15, 22 : BEACH SAFETY
• August 2, 9, 16, 23 : “O.C.B.C.”(Ocean City Before Condominiums)
• August 3, 10, 17, 24 : KNOT TYING
• August 4, 11, 18, 25 : ALL ABOUT SHARKS
• August 5, 12, 19, 26 : STORM WARRIORS
• August 6, 13, 20, 27 : AQUARIUM FEEDING
October 24th through October 31st - LOCALS APPRECIATION WEEK
December 4th : HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 10AM TO 5PM
Delmarva Discovery Center:
Event Descriptions
January
Every Friday & Saturday
Open to the public 10-4
Saturday, 22nd
Kids’ Krafts!
Paint your own t-shirt with fun prints!
$12 - Adult & child receive admission for day!
($6 per additional child)
Starts at 10 AM
MUST RSVP by January 15th with t- shirt size, so we'll have enough supplies!
February
Saturday, 5th
Local Appreciation Day!
Come join us for our 2011 Kick Off & Reef Tank celebration! (We have our very own clown fish!) 50% off admission for locals!
Saturday, 12th
Boy Scout Appreciation Day
Boy Scouts in uniform receive free admission with a paying adult to the DDC & a sturgeon sticker!
Saturday, 19th
Discover Love – Dine & Date with the Marva & DDC
Catered dinner, a rose for your love, and VIP seating in the theater to see Casablanca. Sounds like a great Valentine’s Day! Celebrate Valentine’s with the Marva Theater and Delmarva Discovery Center! $85/couple - 5 PM
March
Saturday, 5th
Dr. Seuss Day!
Enjoy a Dr. Seuss classic – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! Book reading at 2 PM. Costumes are encouraged. Best costume will win a Family
Membership to the DDC.
50% off admission for locals!
Saturday, 12th
Girl Scout Appreciation Day
Girl Scouts in uniform receive free admission with a paying adult to the DDC & a sturgeon sticker!
Saturday, 19th
National Quilting Day
Quilting is a unique art in which many people around the Delmarva take great pride. Stop by the DDC to view local quilters’ works, ask questions, or to learn more. Also be sure to buy tickets for the drawing of a beautiful donated quilt from Robinanne’s Quilting Services!
April
Saturday, 16th
Easter Egg Hunt!
For more information, call 410.957.9933 ext. 101!
Calendar of Events for Sturgis One-Room School Museum, 2011
February 26 - Dinner and Black History Program, Sat.@ 6 P.M.Rev David Briddell, Speaker, Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Hall - $20 per person. Call 410-957-1913 for Tickets.
February - Museum is Opened by Appointment for Groups in Black History Month. Call 410-957-1913 for Reservations.
May 4 - Museum Opened for Season, May- October, Wed.- Sat., 1-4 P.M.
May 18 - 1-4 P.M. International Museum Day Celebrated.
Other Special Days to be Announced at a Later Date
St. Martin's Episcopal Church:
St. Martin's Day Celebration: Friday, November 11, 2011 (11/11/11)
Girdletree Barnes Bank Museum:
Girdletree Historical Foundation
Annual Dinner Meeting
Friday, September 16th
6:30 pm at the Pocomoke Fire House
Speaker: Charles Paparella from “Travels with Charlie” on WBOC TV
Calvin B. Taylor House Museum
Events for our 2011 season:
Sun, April 10 Eastern Shore Dinner at Harrison Harbor Watch, $15 12-4:30 pm
Wed, May 18 International Museums Day open 1-4 pm
Mon, June 6 Worcester County Garden Club Plant Auction 11 am
Sun, June 12 Concert on the Lawn - Country Grass 6 pm
Sun, July 10 Concert on the Lawn - Chesapeake Brass Band 6 pm
Sun, August 14 Peach Festival 12-6 pm
Sun, August 14 Concert on the Lawn - Peter's Voice 6 pm
Sun, September 11 Concert on the Lawn - King's Ambassadors 6 pm
Mon, December 5 Classical Christmas Dinner and Concert, $ 6 pm and 8 pm
Sat, December 3 Early Eastern Shore Christmas -serving wassail and gingerbread 1-4 pm
December 3,4,10,1
We look forward to seeing you!
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