MelissaH0243 writes:  

A weekend of sharing our rich history and raising awareness of Richland County's wide range of historical resources and destinations.

Malabar Farm Events:

These Thousand Acres History Hike    Saturday, April 5th   10am-1pm    Call to Register!
Join Thomas Bachelder, author of “These Thousand Acres” as he takes you on one of the hikes detailed in the book!
To register Call:419-892-2784


Basket Weaving Workshop    Saturday, April 5th     1pm-5pm    $35/person    Call to Register!
Learn the art of basket weaving from experienced weaver, Sybil Burskey.
Refreshments provided for your enjoyment.
Registration is required.  Please call 419-892-2929


Night Haunt    Saturday, April 5th  8pm-Midnight  $30/person  Call to Register!
Join us as we dare to explore the normal to the paranormal while discussing murders, cemeteries and haunted houses.
End the night with hot dogs, S'mores and a lights-out tour of Louis Bromfield's Big House
To Register call 419-892-2784

 

Malabar Spinning & Weaving Guild Demonstrations   Saturday/Sunday, April 5th/6th   11am - 4pm
Malabar Farm Spinning & Weaving Guild members will be on site to share their talents as they demonstrate various fiber projects. Visitors may even be able to try their hand at a few of them!
Some fiber art items will be for sale.


Ceely Rose House - Timeline Walk-thru  Saturday/Sunday, April 5th/6th   10am-4pm  FREE!
Celia Rose murdered her family in their small farmhouse in the summer of 1896…
Learn about the events that ensued leading up to, during and after the murders in the house where they happened.
The Ceely Rose House will be open to walk-thru with a timeline of the events and volunteers to answer your questions.
FREE and open to the public


Malabar Plant Sale  Saturday/Sunday, April 5th/6th  10am-4pm
Take home some of the plants that make Malabar’s gardens beautiful!
The sale will take place while supplies last!


Viewing of The Man Who Had Everything  Saturday/Sunday, April 5th/6th    Noon-4pm  FREE!
This documentary details the life of world-renowned author, Hollywood screenwriter and respected conservationist, Louis Bromfield.
View the documentary on loop at Bromfield’s very own, Malabar Farm.


The Bromfield Cup - Vintage Base Ball Tournament   Sunday, April 6th    Noon-5pm  FREE!
Join us for The Bromfield Cup, a vintage base ball tournament (1864 rules), between the Butler Bulldogs and Mansfield Independents as they bring America's national pastime to life in true vintage fashion on the field beyond the working farm. 
No spittin' No cursin' No gloves.
Concessions available.


Tea with Bea (Beatrix Potter)    Sunday, April 6th   1pm and 4pm   Call to Register! 
Join the famous author, Beatrix Potter, in the Pugh Cabin as she recounts tales of her life and her works, such as Peter Rabbit. 
Ages 8-12: $10, Ages 13+: $20
Registration is Required - call 419-892-2929.



Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas




Other locations participating in the RichHistory Weekend:

Downtown Mansfield, Inc
Secret City Tour, Self-Guided, 10 am – 4 pm, Sat., Purchase tickets at 128 N. Main, No pre-registration.
The 2018 Secret City Tour will include the following properties:
128 N. Main St., 134 N. Main St., 121 N. Adams St., 31 E. 4th St. 159 N. Walnut St., 67 N. Main St., 46 P.A.W., 80 W. 3rd St.


Kingwood Center Gardens
Director’s Tours, garden and house tours with refreshments. Pre-register 419-522-0211. $15. At 10:30 am and 2 pm both days, Sat. & Sun.
Cultivation Education Series Kickoff, tour and craft, 10 am – 11:30 am Sat., Ages 5-12, Pre-register 419-522-0211


Lucas Area Historical Society
Share Your Photos and History, 10 am – 4 pm Sat., Lucas Community Center, FREE


Oak Hill Cottage
Self-guided Audio Tours, 10 am – 4pm Sat., 12 pm – 4pm Sun., $2
Carriage House, 1905 National and more, Open 10 am – 4 pm Sat., 12 pm – 4 pm Sun. FREE
Basement to Attic Tour, 6pm Sat., $6 Pre- register 419-524-1765


Ohio Genealogical Society Library
Help With Family History Research, 9 am – 5 pm, FREE


Plymouth Museum
Night at the Museum., 6 pm Sat. $5 adults, $3 12y and under.
Open 12 pm – 4 pm Sun. FREE


Richland County Museum
Open, 1 pm – 5 pm both days, FREE Access to our archives – check out your WWI relatives; Meet President Wilson and discuss the Armistice and League of Nations; Be a civilian volunteer: learn how to roll bandages and knit; Taste some real dough-nuts, origin of the term “Dough Boys” for our soldiers
Quilts of the Teens, 1 pm both days, FREE
The Home Front in Richland County, Bvenita Williams, 3:30 pm both days. FREE


REACH, Richland Early American Center for History
Blockhouse and Log House in South Park Open, 1 pm – 4 pm both days, FREE


Shelby Museum
Museum and Cabin Tour, 11 am – 4 pm Sat., 12 pm – 4 pm Sun. FREE


Shiloh Museum
Tour Buildings and Walking Tour, Quilt Show. 12 pm – 4 pm both days FREE


St. Luke's Point of Grace
Armistice Day 1918, Food and Festival, 6pm Sat. by donation, Pre-register 419-756-1372,  followed by Spring Fling Concert, 8 pm


Click HERE to see a full list of participating locations and schedule of events for each location.








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