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SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Program to be determined.  \nThe museum will be open from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. for touring. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-sept-23/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230903T143000
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SUMMARY:Petticoats to Pants: Women’s Fashions 1865–1940
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the story of women’s fashions between the Civil War and World War II? If so\, plan to visit the Keep Homestead Museum on September 3 at 1:30 pm when Lynne Z. Bassett presents her program “Petticoats to Pants: Women’s Fashions 1865–1940.”  \nShe examines how women’s fashion between the wars represent the changes in women’s roles during this period in American history. Women expanded beyond their traditional roles as homemakers and mothers to roles in the arenas of work\, politics and sports. And clothing adapted to suit the needs of these women. \nLynne is now an independent scholar specializing in historic fashion and textiles.  She has been curator of textiles at Old Sturbridge Village and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art\, and her contributions have been recognized by many historic societies including the American Antiquarian Society and the International Quilt Study Center. \nThis program starts at 1:30 pm and is open to the public free of charge. The museum at 35 Ely Road in Monson is open for viewing from 1–3:30 pm.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/petticoats-to-pants-womens-fashions-1865-1940/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T153000
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SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Program to be determined.  \nThe museum will be open from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. for touring. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-oct-23/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T171446Z
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SUMMARY:Buttons in the Barn with Vicky Prior
DESCRIPTION:The October Open House at the Keep Homestead Museum on 35 Ely Road in Monson\, Massachusetts will be held on Sunday\, October 1 from 1:00–3:30 pm. \nThe “Buttons in the Barn” short program will be at 1:30 pm for visitors of all ages to learn about the wide variety of materials\, including shell\, metal and glass\, used in the manufacture of buttons. After the program\, visitors are invited to explore a large assortment of buttons to create their own unique button display. All materials will be provided for free! \nAdmission to the program and museum is free\, however donations will be accepted.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/buttons-in-the-barn-with-vicky-prior/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20231012T164654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T164654Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Keep Homestead Museum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will take place at the close of the Open House event.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/friends-of-the-keep-homestead-museum-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T163720Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Christmas Traditions
DESCRIPTION:The program “Victorian Christmas Traditions” featuring actress Anne Barrett as Victoria Yule will be presented at the Keep Homestead Museum on Sunday\, December 3\, 2023. \nVictoria will welcome you into her 1865 parlor where she will share the history of many Christmas traditions passed down to her. She will read Dickens\, display toys and handmade gifts that the family will exchange around the tree\, and sing songs of the season. \nAnne Barrett is an actress\, historian\, and reenactor specializing in portraying women in history. Her characters come to life with costumes and settings that transport the audience back in time. \nThis creative and engaging performance starts at 1:30 pm in the decorated house and is open to the public free of charge though donations are welcome. The museum is open from 1–3:30 pm. \nIn addition\, the Monson Tree Committee will bring their old-fashioned chestnut roaster and will be roasting chestnuts outside during the event.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/victorian-christmas-traditions/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240308T160113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T151802Z
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SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-april-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161032Z
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SUMMARY:New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell
DESCRIPTION:The Keep Homestead Museum opens for the season on April 7\, 2024 with the program “New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell.” \nDo you have an old quilt hanging around your house? Maybe it is a family heirloom or a find from a tag sale. You may want to come to the Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road in Monson\, MA when it opens for the season on Sunday\, April 7\, 2024 and learn more about it. \nPamela Weeks\, researcher\, author\, and curator of the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell\, MA\, will be presenting her program “New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell”. Quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as tales of service and tradition. Pam weaves world history\, women’s history\, and wonderful stories into her presentation. \nAttendees are invited to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing. Pam will have copies of her books for sale. \nThis program starts at 1:30pm and is open to the public free of charge though donations are welcome. The museum is open for viewing of new displays from 1–3:30pm. The Friends of Keep Homestead Museum meeting will take place after the Open House.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/new-england-quilts/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240308T161140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T161140Z
UID:1457-1712503800-1712505600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Keep Homestead Museum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The house will be open from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. for touring. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/friends-of-the-keep-meeting/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240320T152249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152249Z
UID:1505-1714914000-1714923000@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-may-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240308T162059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152451Z
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SUMMARY:Re-enactor Sheryl Faye as Queen Elizabeth II
DESCRIPTION:The Keep Homestead Museum\, located at 35 Ely Road in Monson\, is excited to welcome back talented actress Sheryl Faye as she portrays “Queen Elizabeth II—Her Majesty” on Sunday\, May 5 at 1:30 pm. during our open house. \nThis immersive one-woman performance will be engaging\, educational\, and entertaining as Queen Elizabeth comes to life. Using numerous costume changes and high-tech multi-media\, Sheryl tells Elizabeth’s story as British monarch for over 70 years starting February 6\, 1952. In a world of constant change\, she was a steadying presence and a source of pride. \nFaye\, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Emerson College in Boston\, presents live historical performances that help audiences understand the positive impact women have made in history. She portrays women whom she admires because of their courage\, determination\, strength\, and caring. \nThis event is funded by a grant from the Monson Cultural Council\, a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. There is no admission fee; donations are always welcome. The museum will be open from 1:00–3:30 pm. with light refreshments.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/queen-elizabeth-re-enactor/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240320T152323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152323Z
UID:1507-1717333200-1717342200@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-june-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240308T163704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T123545Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah the Fiddler
DESCRIPTION:The Keep Homestead Museum at 35 Ely Road in Monson\, is proud to present Sarah the Fiddler on Sunday\, June 2 at 1:30 pm. The concert will be held on the side lawn\, weather permitting. Please being a chair or a blanket. \nThe moment Sarah’s bow touches the strings\, her passion for music is evident\, combining her influences of classical\, bluegrass and Celtic music to create a unique style and sound. Sarah has performed with numerous orchestras\, bands and theater groups. She began classical violin lessons at the age of four studying with the Suzuki method and at age six started fiddling lessons. In 1994 she was concert master of Springfield’s Young People’s Symphony. She also performed with the Holyoke Civic Symphony and Westfield State Orchestra. During her 20-year career she has won over 300 contests. \nThe program starts at 1:30 pm and is open to the public free of charge\, though donations are always welcome. Shuttle service will be available from the parking lot at First Church on High Street from noon to 1:00 pm. \nFREE POPCORN (while supplies last) compliments of Squier Lumber & Hardware. \n\nThis performance is courtesy of a grant from the Monson Cultural Council\, a local agency of the Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/sarah-the-fiddler-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240320T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T152353Z
UID:1509-1720357200-1720366200@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-july-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240308T164331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T123943Z
UID:1463-1720359000-1720362600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Peter J. Newland Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Keep Homestead Museum is excited to present the Peter J. Newland Trio on Sunday\, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. The concert will be held on the side lawn of the museum\, located at 35 Ely Road in Monson\, weather permitting. Please bring a chair or a blanket. \nAlthough singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Peter still performs with FAT and his quintet\, RadioX\, he is seen most regularly with his sophisticated Peter J. Newland Trio. Peter is joined in the trio by Mark Pappas\, guitar journeyman\, and Ralph Whittle\, keyboards. \nAn afternoon with the energetic trio combines Peter’s original compositions along with their unique interpretations of rock\, pop and blues standards from the 50s to the present and a sampling of the American songbook in the Sinatra style. \nFREE POPCORN (while supplies last) compliments of Squier Lumber & Hardware. \nThe museum will be open from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. for touring. Admission is free. Donations are always welcome. \n\nThis performance is generously sponsored by Monson Savings Bank.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/peter-newland/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240521T212810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T212810Z
UID:1541-1720366200-1720371600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Keep Homestead Museum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be held at the museum after the close of the open house\, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/friends-of-keep-homestead-museum-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240724T144411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T203222Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Keep Homestead Museum on August 4 from 1–3:30 pm for our Ice Cream Social. Make your own sundae with Alvin Rondeau’s Dairy Bar ice cream and various toppings. \nWhile enjoying your sundae creation\, Frozenred will play traditional folk music for your musical entertainment. The band features Rose Higgins\, Fred Higgins\, Finlay Higgins (guitar) and Camille Collins Lovell (fiddle). \nBe sure to tour the museum to view our new exhibits. All are welcome to this free event. Donations are welcome.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-and-make-your-own-ice-cream-sundae-and-folk-music/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240724T144558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T144558Z
UID:1566-1722776400-1722785400@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/museum-open-house/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240802T141139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T141324Z
UID:1573-1725195600-1725204600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/open-house-september-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240802T142237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T142409Z
UID:1571-1725197400-1725201000@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Money\, Money\, Money
DESCRIPTION:The Keep Homestead Museum welcomes Russell Bressette Sunday\, September 1 at 1:30 pm when he shares his lifelong adventures of collecting coins and paper money.\n \nRussell began his collection about age 9 and in the 1960s he seriously began going to auctions and tag sales to add to it. His earliest money is from the 1800s and includes paper money that was issued by banks that include Monson Savings Bank. Coins and paper money from his collection will be on display in the barn for this free program which is open to the public. Donations are welcomed. \nThe museum will be open from 1–3:30 pm to view new displays\, enjoy refreshments\, and visit the gift shop where new handmade note cards featuring buttons are for sale.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/money-money-money/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1899_Black_eagle_one_dollar_silver_certificate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20230406T200831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T180634Z
UID:1346-1728219600-1728228600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Button Appraisal Day at the Keep
DESCRIPTION:Do you have your grandmother’s button box? Would you like to learn some of the stories about the buttons? Or do you have a favorite button that you would like to know more about? Does it have some monetary value? A button appraisal might give you some answers. \nOur Button Appraisal Day will be held on Sunday\, October 6 at the Keep Homestead Museum on 35 Ely Road in Monson from 1–3:30 pm with button expert and dealer Betty Korostynski. She is well-versed in the identification and current pricing of buttons and has been a button dealer for 35 years selling in Massachusetts\, Connecticut\, and New Hampshire. She is presently writing a book on hard white pewter buttons from 1800–1830. \nThere is no cost for the appraisals\, however donations will be accepted. Visitors are welcome to tour the museum and enjoy light refreshments. New notecards featuring buttons will be available in the gift shop.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/button-appraisal-day/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240819T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T181632Z
UID:1593-1728219600-1728228600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/museum-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240912T161309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T161309Z
UID:1601-1730638800-1730647800@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/museum-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240912T160610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T135107Z
UID:1598-1730640600-1730644200@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens to the injured bird laying on the side of the road? Well\, often Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway is called. Mr. Ricardi cares for dozens of falcons\, owls\, eagles and other raptors that have been injured in some way. \nHe does a lot of work with local animal control and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. He rescues an average of 125–150 birds a year. A bird that recovers is rehabilitated and\, if able to fly\, is released back into the wild. Those that are permanently disabled remain at the center for the rest of their lives. Some of these birds are a part of his raptors and rehabilitation with Tom Ricardi traveling educational programs. \nMeet Tom Ricardi and his birds on Sunday\, November 3 at 1:30 pm at the Keep Homestead Museum on 35 Ely Road in Monson. All are welcome. There is no admission fee\, donations are always accepted.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/rehabilitator-tom-ricardi-and-raptors/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20240912T161854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T161854Z
UID:1603-1730647800-1730649600@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Keep Homestead Museum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will be held at the museum after the close of the open house\, at approximately 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/friends-of-keep-homestead-museum-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20241031T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T185547Z
UID:1616-1733662800-1733671800@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this particular Open House will take place on the second Sunday of December from 1:00–3:30. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/museum-open-house-dec-2024/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20241031T185148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T185431Z
UID:1609-1733664600-1733668200@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:How Santa Claus Came to Town
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the history of Santa Claus in America?\nPlan to visit the Keep Homestead Museum at 35 Ely Road in Monson when Lorraine German presents “How Santa Claus Came to Town” on Sunday\, December 8 at 1:30 pm. \nLorraine is the owner of Mad River Antiques in North Granby\, Connecticut. She 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. \nThis performance starts at 1:30 pm in the festive house and is open to the public free of charge though donations are welcome. Visitors are welcome to tour the museum from 1:00–3:30 pm to view new Christmas button displays courtesy of the Monson Button Club and to enjoy light refreshments. Handmade note cards featuring buttons are for sale in the museum gift shop. \nJoin us outside for hot roasted chestnuts compliments of the Replanting Monson Tree Committee and students from the Tantasqua Chestnut Club.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/santa-came-to-town/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Homestead Museum":MAILTO:khm@keephomesteadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20250307T154322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T154322Z
UID:1630-1743944400-1743953400@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/museum-open-house-040625/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20250307T155829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T171635Z
UID:1654-1743946200-1743949800@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Stories From the Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Did you ever wonder why so many buildings and house foundations in Monson are made of granite? Memorial Hall\, Monson Free Library\, Unitarian-Universalist Church\, and St. Patrick’s Church all showcase Monson’s beautiful granite from Flynt Quarry. \nJoin us on Sunday\, April 6\, 2025 for our season opener event and learn more about the workings of the Flynt Quarry. \nSeveral generations of the Pascale family will share stories of the work in the quarry. They will demonstrate the techniques involved in stone cutting and carving using the original tools of master stone mason Ezio DeSantis. \nThis program starts at 1:30 pm and is open to the public free of charge though donations are welcome. The museum is open for viewing of new displays from 1–3:30 pm.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/flynt-quarry/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/granite-texture.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T084404
CREATED:20250307T155327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T202608Z
UID:1648-1743953400-1743955200@keephomesteadmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Keep Homestead Museum Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will take place at the close of the Open House event.
URL:https://keephomesteadmuseum.org/event/friends-meeting-040625/
LOCATION:Keep Homestead Museum\, 35 Ely Road\, Monson\, 01057\, United States
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