Here's a peek at a special display at the Keep this Sunday. These seasonal Santas (and more) are on loan from two of our gracious and amazing volunteers!

Join us this Sunday, December 8 from 1:30–2:30 pm for “How Santa Claus Came to Town” at the Keep! Lorraine German (owner of Mad River Antiques in North Granby, Connecticut) will share information about New Amsterdam’s St. Nicholas, the marketing strategy used by members of the New York Historical Society, and finally the jolly old elf we grew up with.

Yesterday's program, Tom Ricardi's "Birds of Prey" sure brought a lot of folks eager to see rehabilitated wild birds and learn more about them.
I'd like to thank Tom for coming back again. We try to have him here every two or three years as we believe in his mission and we love to have programs which engage children as well as this one does.

That being said, we never imagined that such a large crowd would show up yesterday. Car parking was very challenging. Fortunately, the weather was perfect and we were able to open wide the barn doors so as many as possible could get a peek.

So, thanks to our guests who were patient and understanding. You shared space, adjusted your expectations so as many as possible could see at least some of the program. Folks were generally in a good mood despite the obstructed views. It seemed as if most children were able to get inside the barn & sit in the front where the view of the amazing birds was best.

I know Tom was also a bit frustrated by the situation, but he tried to make the best of it and answered questions well after the official program was over. Our heartfelt thanks go out to him, as always.

I'd like to add that Tom makes presentations throughout western Massachusetts. For more info and to support his vision, please visit his Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153698185696323.1073741913.12436156322&type=3&_rdr