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Open House

July 8, 2023, 11:00am to 2:00pm - Peggy Bancroft Hall
Brownie/Daisy Troop 54709, Tracy Stender, Scout Master.

The Society’s annual Open House will be held at Peggy Bancroft Hall on Saturday, July 8. The museum and outbuildings will be open for tours and, as in previous years, delectable homemade pies will be available for sampling and for purchase. The event will feature a flag-raising ceremony with representatives of the Patriotic Order Sons of America and members of the local Girl Scout Troop.  Peggy Bancroft Hall was built in 1904 by the POS of A’s South Sterling Camp.

Dave Matsinko will present a program of traditional folk and American Heritage music throughout the afternoon. Matsinko performs music from the American folk tradition on modern instruments—guitar, banjo, mandolin, and mountain dulcimer, all of which will be on display. Through his fine vocals, lively instrumentals, and storytelling, Dave shares his joy in bringing this old-time music to modern ears.

11:00 – Homemade Pie Sale

11:30 – 11:45 Flag Raising Ceremony

  • Patriotic Order Sons of America
  • Girls Scout Troops 50846 and 51408

11:30 – 1:30 – Traditional folk music performed by Dave Matsinko

The Open House is free and open to the public. Light refreshments, including pie and ice cream, cookies, lemonade, iced tea, and coffee, will be available throughout the day.

The event is sponsored through the generosity of The French Manor, one of our 2023 Business Partners.