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  • Second Sundays at the Society

    Join us at this month's open house for a crafts in Central School and a tour of the Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum. More information to come.

  • Evening Creations at MPHS – Vintage Book Wreaths

    Learn how to make a beautiful and unique book page wreath from an unwanted old book. All supplies will be provided but if you have a favorite unwanted old book and/or decoration for the wreath center, bring it along. Instructor: Linda Burns/Laurie Roubitchek

    $10

  • Bessie’s Workbasket

    Come try your hand at candlewicking on October 9. Candlewicking, a classic whitework embroidery technique, has a distinct style that involves stitching primarily with Colonial knot stitches. In the early days of the United States, especially during the Westward Expansion, fine embroidery threads weren’t plentiful—they also wouldn’t have been efficient. However, because the cotton threads […]

    $10

  • Bessie’s Workbasket

    Come try your hand at candlewicking on October 9. Candlewicking, a classic whitework embroidery technique, has a distinct style that involves stitching primarily with Colonial knot stitches. In the early days of the United States, especially during the Westward Expansion, fine embroidery threads weren’t plentiful—they also wouldn’t have been efficient. However, because the cotton threads […]

    $10

  • Blacksmith Demo & Second Sundays at the Society

    Our popular blacksmith demo is back! Join us at 101 S. Maple Street on Sunday, October 13 between 11 am and 3 pm to see blacksmith Solomon in action! Our monthly open house event, Second Sundays at the Society, will also be going on between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm in Central School (103 S. […]