Today’s Fun for Old Fashioned Father’s Day Program

The Jockey Hollow Weavers will help guests make cratfs at the Old Fashioned Family Garden Day at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. (Photo courtesy of Sally Orgren)
An old-fashioned Father’s Day program focused on children’s chores and family life in 1810 will be held at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. June 19.

Children can help do laundry the old-fashioned way, see how wool is spun into yarn, play with period toys, play hoops and a fast-paced game of “graces.” Everyone in the family can make crafts with the Jockey Hollow Weavers and explore the gardens on a scavenger hunt. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite historical costume and participate in a costume parade at 2:30 p.m.

This program takes place in the museum’s three-acre historic gardens, known for their heirloom roses and forgotten-in-time appeal. All ages may enjoy the exhibit, “Hearth and Home: A Century of Family Life,” which includes a children’s interactive area, on view in the main gallery through June 30

General admission applies; admission for dads and members is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are requested; call 973-538-2404, ext. 10. The museum is at 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown.

Read more about the event from the Daily Record.

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