Calendar of Events 2008
The public is invited to all events listed on this calendar. Please note that there is an admission fee for all special events; some are free to Historical Society members.
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MAY
	NEW EXHIBIT OPENING Friday, May 16 2008 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Official opening of "Through Artist's Eyes" at the Barn. Free to all members of the public.


	HISTORIC HOUSES OPEN The John Chads’ House is open May 3 to September 7, and features beehive oven baking most weekends. The Barns-Brinton House is open May 24 to August 30. Tours are given weekends only, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee for non-members.


	FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, May 17 1pm - 5pm Join us at the John Chads’ House for a day full of educational activities geared for all ages: baking, candlemaking, rug braiding, etc.

JUNE
	TBD

SEPTEMBER

CHADDS FORD DAYS
Saturday, September 6 11am - 7pm
Sunday, September 7 11am - 5pm

Free admission. Visit this annual outdoor fair with a "colonial flair" featuring crafts, antiques, and local Brandywine Valley art. Enjoy food by local restaurants, a colonial tavern with beer & wine, rides, games, live music, and entertainment. Held on the grounds of the Barn Visitors Center.

OCTOBER

THE GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE
Thursday, October 23
through
Saturday, October 25, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Thursday local artists carve huge pumpkins. Enjoy the candlelit pumpkins, hay rides, music, and food each night. This event is held outdoors at the Barn Visitors Center. Admission charged.

DECEMBER

CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Enjoy this self-guided holiday tour of historic house museums and private homes sponsored by the Historical Society, now in its 22nd year. Tickets required.