Calendar
2010
JANUARY
12 Winter History Series
Author and historian Jason Emerson on "Robert Todd Lincoln; Son of Abraham and Mary". The Museum Store will be open for a cup of coffee and a snack. Free, 7:00 pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room.
23 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free
30 Lincoln Essay Competition Awards and Luncheon
Winners of the competition for Vermont State 8th graders will read their essays and be awarded their checks. 12:00 Noon, Equinox Hotel Colonnade Room, $40 per person, Reservations Required, Contact Hildene at 367-7960 or email stephanie@hildene.org. Sponsored by The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Spiral Press Cafe. Click here for a list of this year's winners and to read our First, Second and Third Place essays.
31 Hildene/Brown Lincoln Essay Competition Awards and Luncheon
Winners of the competition for Providence, Rhode Island 8th graders will read their essays and be awarded their checks. Brown University Faculty Club. Reservations Required. Contact the John Hay Library at Brown University at 401 863-1515 or email <mailto:holly_snyder@brown.edu> .
FEBRUARY
6 Abe Lincoln's Hat
Interactive reading of the children's book, activites and cupcakes to celebrate Mr. Lincoln's birthday! Geared for children in grades one through five. 10:00 in the Beckwith Room. Materials fee is $3 per child - parents are free when accompanied by a child. Space is limited so registration is strongly recommended. For more information call 367-7960 or email <mailto:stephanie@hildene.org> Stephanie.
9 Winter History Series
Author and historian Jason Emerson on "Robert Todd Lincoln; Captain of Industry". The Museum Store will be open for a cup of coffee and a snack. Free, 7:00 pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room.
13 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free
MARCH
9 Winter History Series
Author and historian Jason Emerson on "Robert Todd Lincoln and the Issue of Race". The Museum Store will be open for a cup of coffee and a snack. Free, 7:00 pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room.
13 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free
APRIL
3 Vermicomposting Workshop
Got Worms? Compost. Save money. Learn composting basics with Josh Nelson. $25 registration fee included worm composting bins and insert kits (worms not included!). Pre-registration is required. Call Stephanie at 367-7960 or email to sign up. Welcome CenterBeckwith Room, 10:00am to 12 Noon.
10 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free
13 Winter History Series
Author and historian Jason Emerson on "Robert Todd Lincoln; Family Man". The Museum Store will be open for a cup of coffee and a snack. Free, 7:00 pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room.
21 Composting 201
Composting workshop, Best Practices for the use of Composting in Vermont Towns, by the Composting Association of Vermont. Workshop provides ecoliteracy for professionals and advocates involved in development, road construction, landscaping and land management projects. Registration through CAV is required: 1:00 to 5:00pm in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room.
24 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free
MAY
2 Double Daylily Workshop
Hildene's garden heirlooms: daylilies planted by the Lincoln family. Hands-on workshop - learn to divide and maintain daylilies. Take home the fruits of your labor; a piece of living history from our garden to yours and in time for Mother's Day. In the Pavilion at 1:00. $5 per person or family.
7 Arbor Day
Hildene and area children plant a seedling disease resistant elm with Steve Burzon of Garden Arts. So we can plan accordingly and because space is limited, registration with Stephanie is a must. Meet at the Welcome Center at 1:00pm. Free
8 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free
14 Night Sounds of the Wetlands
A Vermont Institute of Naturals Science (VINS) naturalist will lead a nocturnal visit listening to all the sounds of spring with a focus on frogs. For more information or to register call VINS at 362-4374. 7:00 to 8:30pm, $5 for Hildene and VINS members, $7 for Non-Members.
22 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free
Celebration of Peonies
Traditionally the last two weeks of May and the first two weeks of June when the Formal Garden signals the beginning of the season with 1,000's of peony blooms; many of them from the original 1907 plants.
JUNE
Member Benefit - For the month of June, Hildene Members can visit any of the 37 Historic New England properties for free with your Hildene membership card. For a list of historic properties click here.
6 Plan Bee
Author and scientist, Loree Griffin Burns (The Hive Detective) will lead an interactive program appropriate for ages 8 to adult in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room. It will end at the observation hive and will be followed by a booksigning. Registration with Stephanie is strongly recommended. 1:00 to 2:30. $3 per person. Members are Free.
12 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free
13 GNAT Culinary Experience
Fundraiser gala for GNAT-TV Educational Access Programs in area schools. Reservations are required - Contact GNAT at 802 362-7070 for information and tickets. This event is organized by and benefits GNAT.
17 Size and Scale
An astronomy evening with BBA's Bill Muench. Welcome Center Beckwith Room, 7:30 to 8:30pm. Free, Registration with Stephanie.
19 Volkssport Walk
A non-competitive walk at your own speed on a marked route beginning and ending at Hildene and including the Equinox Preserve (3.1 mile, 4.8 mile, and/or 6.2 mile). Park and check in at the Welcome Center. 9:30 to 3:00pm. For more infomation about "volksmarching" or to register: http://www.ava.org/clubs/tsva
JULY
2 Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Picnicking and Pops Concert - Traditional pops and light classics on Hildene Meadows at 7:30pm. Gates open for picnicking at 5:00pm. Fireworks finish the evening. Call 800 876-9293 for tickets and prices. Proceeds benefit the VSO.
10 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free
10 Mysterious Marsh Mud
A Vermont Institute of Naturals Science (VINS) naturalist will take a peek into the muddy depths of the wetland. What can possibly live in this mucky habitat? Find out on this family adventure. For more information or to register, call VINS at 362-4374, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, $5 for Hildene and VINS members, $7 for Non-Members.
17 Komen Vermont/NewHampshire Race for the Cure
Hildene Meadows. Contact PO Box 2496 Manchester Center, Vermont 05255 (802) 362-2733, www.vtnhkomen.org, or for information and registration.
22 The Theater Company at Hubbard Hall
Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" Rain or shine gates open for picnicking at 6:00pm and play begins at 7:00pm. Free.
23 Alex Torres & his Latin Orchestra
Lively Latin music at the Event Tent. Rain or Shine, Gates open at 5:00 pm with dance lessons at 6:30 and concert at 7:30 pm. Call Vermont Arts Exchange at 800.838.3006 or email for tickets. Proceeds benefit the VAE, www.vtartsxchange.org.
27 Washington County Band Concert
Variety of pop and old favorites - Rain or shine gates open for picnicking at 5:30pm and concert begins at 7:00pm. FREE. This year's concert is underwritten by Manchester Lions Club.
AUGUST
1 Plan Bee
Author and scientist, Loree Griffin Burns (The Hive Detective) will lead an interactive program appropriate for ages 8 to adult in the Welcome Center Beckwith Room. Ending at the observation hive, it will be followed by a booksigning. Registration with Stephanie is strongly recommended. 1:00 to 2:30. $3 per person. Members are Free.
6, 7, & 8 Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival
Art and fine craft fair with one-of-a-kind and limited edition works, demonstrations and food. Hildene Meadows, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Craftproducers Markets, Inc. at 802.425.3399 or craftproducers.com/festivals for more information and for ticket prices. Hildene Members Free Admission on Friday.
18 Robert Thum Memorial Concert
Wood's Tea Company's hearty blend of American, Maritime and Celtic music at the Event Tent, rain or shine. Gates open at 5:00 for picnicking, concert at 6:00 pm. Admission $5/Adults, $2/Youth. Members Free.
21 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free
SEPTEMBER
18 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 7:00 am, Free.
25 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day 2010. For more information visit http://www.smithsonianmag.com.
25 Birds of the Wetlands
Wetland birds are masters of camouflage and adaptation. Join guides from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) and the Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch for a discovery hike learning about the importance of wetland habitats. For more information or to register, call VINS at 362-4374, 8:00 to 9:30 am, $5 for Hildene and VINS Members, $7 for Non-Members.
OCTOBER
1, 2, & 3 Foliage Art and Craft Festival
Art, craft and specialty foods. Hildene Meadows, Friday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Call Craftproducers Markets, Inc. at 802.425.3399 for more information and for ticket prices. Hildene Members Free Admission on Friday.
9 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free
9 Family Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch will follow their regular walk with one geared toward families. There will be a shorter walk appropriate for kids and they'll make Peanut Butter Pine Cone Seed Feeders for the birds. If you have your own binoculars, bring them, if not there will be extras on hand. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 10:00 am, Free
NOVEMBER
20 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free.
25 HILDENE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
DECEMBER
18 Bird Walk
The Vermont Bird Place & Sky Watch and local birders meet to conduct a survey of the wild birds present on the grounds of Hildene. For more information, please call Randy Schmidt at (802) 362-2270 or email randy@thevermontbirdplace.com. Meet at the Welcome Center Parking Lot, 8:00 am, Free.
24 & 25 HILDENE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Calendar
2011
FEBRUARY
12 Lincoln Essay Competition Submission Deadline
All Essays submitted for the Lincoln Essay Competition are due to Hildene on or before February 12, at 5:00 pm. Entries may be dropped off by hand at the Welcome Center. For more information or to receive a packet of materials, call Stephanie Moffett Hynds at 367-7960 or email her. Sponsored by The Perfect Wife Restaurant and Spiral Press Cafe.
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