Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Notes from July 3, 2012 Meeting

This was a very short meeting, as there wasn't much on the agenda.

Results of the Friends of Carroll Park Board Member positions:
President: Still Seeking
Vice President: Gloria Pestridge
Secretary: Christina Bradley
Treasurer: Genifer Dugger

Friends of Carroll Park is looking at applying for Park's and People's Fall 2012 Grant.  The letter of intent has been submitted, artists will be contacted as a next step.  We're hoping to get funds for sculpture that can double as play equipment.


FYI - NO FoCP MEETINGS IN AUGUST 2012 OR SEPTEMBER 2012.

Mount Clare Summer Events: see http://www.mountclare.org/newsevents/index.html
May 31 – September 2, 2012
Blue Star Museum - Special Admission Offer


Mount Clare will be part of the Blue Star Museum network, a program offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010. Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 700 museums across America. The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), a DD Form 1173, or a DD Form 1173-1, which includes active duty military and five immediate family members, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve. To find out which museums are participating, click here. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning.



July 2012
First Friday
Friday, July 6

Half off admission.
Patriot's Day
Saturday, July 7
Sunday, July 8

Learn about Charles Carroll’s role in America’s freedom. Visitors will also get a chance to make an American themed craft. Included with price of admission.
Family Tour and Lawn Games
Saturday, July 21
11:45am
Sunday, July 22
1:45pm

On every First and Third Saturday and Sunday learn to play 18th century games on the lawn following a specially designed tour for families. Saturdays following the 11 am tour (11:45), Sundays following the 1 pm tour (1:45).Included with price of admission.
Colonial Craft Day
Saturday, July 28
10:00am-3:00pm

Held at the Mount Clare Stable, visitors will get a chance to participate in colonial activities such as drafting a letter with a quill pen and create colonial crafts, such as a doll, lantern or stitchery. $10 fee includes admission to the museum same day. To make reservations, call 410-837-3262, ext. 105.
August 2012
First Friday
Friday, August 3

Half off admission.
Family Tour and Lawn Games
Saturday, August 4 and 18
11:45am
Sunday, August 5 and 19
1:45pm

On every First and Third Saturday and Sunday learn to play 18th century games on the lawn following a specially designed tour for families. Saturdays following the 11 am tour (11:45), Sundays following the 1 pm tour (1:45).Included with price of admission.
African American Walking Tour
Saturday, August 25
10:00am-3:00pm

Learn about the history of African Americans at Mount Clare. This 45 minute tour will explore African Americans contribution to the history of Mount Clare starting with the enslaved workers and finishing with the integration of Baltimore’s golf courses in the 20th century. $5 per person. After the walking tour take a tour of the mansion for $3 more. To make reservations call 410-837-3262, ext. 105. Tour starts at the museum entrance.
September 2012
Boy & Girl Scout Colonial Encounter Month at Mount Clare
Month of September 2012
Thursday-Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm

During the month of September, any boy or girl scout in uniform who visits Mount Clare will receive $1.00 off regular admission. Take advantage of additional savings and reserve your scout group of 20 or more by contacting the Education Director at 410-837-3262 ext. 105 or education@mountclare.org
First Friday
Friday, September 7

Half off admission.
Family Tour and Lawn Games
Saturday, September 1
11:45am
Sunday, September 2 and 16
1:45pm

On every First and Third Saturday and Sunday learn to play 18th century games on the lawn following a specially designed tour for families. Saturdays following the 11 am tour (11:45), Sundays following the 1 pm tour (1:45).Included with price of admission.
Grandparents Day Tea
Sunday September 9
3:00pm

Treat your grandparents to an afternoon tea. Enjoy an array of finger sandwiches and desserts along with a nice refreshing English tea in the Mount Clare Stables. After the tea enjoy a special after hour’s tour of Mount Clare Mansion. Reservations required $15/person . Call 410-837-3262, ext. 105.
Who’s Beneath the Winding Sheet?
Saturday September 22

Exhibit opening of, Who’s Beneath the Winding Sheet?Funerary Customs of the 18th and 19th Centuries. Experience the culture of death 18th century style as Mount Clare is transformed into a period funeral setting. Exhibit is open September 22 through October 28. Included with the price of admission.
Museum Day
September 22
Special Admission Offer
11:00am-4:00pm

Mount Clare will be part of the Museum Day network offering Free Admission to ticket holders. Official tickets can be found on the Museum Day website, available for download July 1. ( www.smithsonianmag.org/museumday ) Sponsored by the Smithsonian Magazine.