Thursday, April 18, 2013
Earth Day events, a church rummage sale and a World War II Weekend are just a few of the things happening in Hatboro and Horsham this weekend.
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Take your Spring cleaning to a whole new level with Hatboro and Horsham events held in honor of Earth Day, which is Monday. Here are some options: BEAUTIFY MAIN STREET HATBORO Where/when: Hatboro’s business district, along York Road and side streets, Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Why go: Help merchants sweep up, clear away weeds in front of businesses, or plant flowers. Cost: Free RUMMAGE SALE Where/when: Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church, 300 S. York Road, Hatboro, Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Why go: Clothing for all ages and sizes, shoes, household items, furniture, jewelry, artwork, toys, games and more will …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The first-ever living history program at Graeme Park will demonstrate holiday traditions during wartime.
Do you ever wonder how soldiers embroiled in combat celebrate Christmas? It may depend on a few things, most notably the time period and what soldiers had on hand, according to Beth MacCausland, co-chair of a soldiers’ Christmas living history program coming to Graeme Park on Nov. 24. “(Revolutionary War soldiers) didn’t really celebrate Christmas like we do,” MacCausland said. “It was more new years.” Living historians will be on hand to tell guests what they got over the holiday season and what was going on around Graeme Park nearly 300 years ago when Sir William Keith, the former governor of Pennsylvania, lived at what is now the 42-acre historic site. In addition to soldiers representing the Revolutionary War, MacCausland said Civil …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Snap some ghost-hunting photos in Hatboro, or celebrate fall with a hayride and pumpkin decorating at Masons Mill Park.
Whether proving the existence of ghosts interests you, or the kids just want to hear from a storytelling witch and paint some pumpkins, this weekend offers an abundance of pre-Halloween activities. Here are some options: SPOOKY PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT Where/when: Miller Meadow, Horsham and York roads, Hatboro, Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why go: The Sisters of Ghost Hunting – a group dedicated to investigating the paranormal - are hosting the second annual Haunted Photo Scavenger Hunt, which features prizes for the first team to complete and take the best pictures. Cost: Free TRAIN FIDO Where/when: Best Paw Forward Dog Training Center, 328 Maple Ave., Horsham, Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Why go: Meet the owners/trainers, ask questions …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Graeme Park in Horsham will offer a living history program on the yellow fever epidemic of 1793.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some fun local options. LIVING HISTORY THEATER: YELLOW FEVER EPIDEMIC, 1793 Where/when: Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham, Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Why go: The program will focus on the yellow fever epidemic and its impact on the residents of Graeme Park and their friends and family, including Elizabeth Graeme Ferguson’s long-time friend Dr. Benjamin Rush, who fought tirelessly against the fever using controversial bleeding techniques. Costumed actors will present vignettes related to yellow fever in tours throughout the day. Cost: $8 for adults, $6 children (ages 6-17) IVYLAND DAYS Where/when: Ivyland Borough Office, 991 Pennsylvania Ave., Ivyland, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why go…
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Graeme Park's 16th annual Celtic Heritage Festival is today - share your photos with us.
Irish music, family fun, food. Graeme Park's 16th annual Celtic Heritage Festival - taking place today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - is sure to have it all. The brand-new haggis-eating contest is sure to generate some great photo-worthy sights too. Speaking of photos, if you're heading out to the 42-acre historic site in Horsham today, consider sharing some of your pictures with your neighbors, right here on Patch. Simply upload a few to this article. Forecasters are calling for light rain this morning, cloudy skies and a high of 75 degrees, which sounds like perfect weather for all the storytelling, dance and other traditional Celtic events planned. Check out Patch's events listing for more information and a schedule of today's events.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
You don’t need to be Irish to celebrate with the folks at Graeme Park Saturday.
With temps making their way back to more manageable low to mid-80s this weekend, it’s the perfect weather to get out, enjoy some Irish dancing, storytelling, or a movie under the stars. Here are some options. CELTIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Where/when: Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Why go: See the sights, taste the foods and hear the music during the 16th annual Celtic Heritage Festival. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for youth, $30 for family MOVIE NIGHT Where/when: Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro, Friday at 6:30 p.m. for music, food and drink (movie will begin around sundown). Why go: Roll out your blanket, or unfold your lawn chair and watch “The Princess Bride” with the community on …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Graeme Park expands upon its 16th annual music-centric event with more demonstrations, workshops and an eating contest.
You’ve heard of hot dog and chicken wing eating contests, but what about haggis? In the event you’ve never heard of haggis - much less eaten it - the folks at Graeme Park in Horsham plan to educate the masses on the ancient Scottish dish akin to scrapple as part of the historic site’s 16th annual Celtic Heritage Festival. “Everything in a sheep goes in there,” John Seraphin, one of the event organizers, said. “They mixed in a whole lot of oats and flavor and spices.” And the result? “Quite frankly, it’s good,” said Seraphin, of Glenside, who is Scots Irish. “They usually have it on St. Andrew’s Day, which is the Scottish St. Patrick’s Day.” The point, organizers said, is to bring the Celtic heritage and history to light in this all-day …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Graeme Park in Horsham kicked off its annual World War II weekend Saturday. Festivities continue today. Click here for more information.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Relive World War II, help a Hatboro youth group fundraise and more this weekend.
Ring in the first weekend in May with some great outdoor (and indoor) entertainment. Here are some options: WORLD WAR II WEEKEND Where/when: Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why go: Learn about all things WWII Cost: $10 CAR WASH FUNDRAISER Where/when: Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road, Hatboro, Saturday at 10 a.m. Why go: Proceeds benefit the Hatboro Baptist youth group, which is trying to earn their way to Washington D.C. for mission work, learning and leadership. Cost: $10 KARAOKE Where/when: Bethayres Tavern, 2231 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, Friday at 9 p.m. Why go: Who doesn’t love hearing someone else’s take on popular songs? Cost: Free FIRST …
Toni Kistner
10:43 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2012
A super day at Graeme Park - thanks to all of our volunteers and reenactors! more ›