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Learn the basics of creating beautiful bobbin lace during this one day workshop. Instructor, Mark Myers teaches participants century's old techniques using traditional materials. All equipment will be provided for use during the class and may be purchased separately for students wishing to continue with the art. Kits will be available for purchase after the workshop for $50. The workshop is from 9 am-4 pm with a one-hour lunch from 12-1 pm. Workshop fee is $75 per student (does not include kit). Space is limited to six students. Preregistration is required and may be completed here or by calling 618-692-1818.

The House will conduct three Easter egg hunts. The first round will be at 2:00, the second will be at 3:00, and a third round will be held at 3:45 for any child who found 5 or less eggs in the first two egg hunts.  One egg in each round will contain a special prize for the child who finds it. Families can enjoy a free egg dying demonstration from herbs and vegetables found in the 1820s. Additionally, we will have face painting for any child, and Texas Roadhouse will be on site to play games. Before the event from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, House tours will be discounted as: $5 for adults, $2 for children 6 to 12, and children 5 and under are free. For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt or House Tours please call, 618-692-1818

This event is a fun night where teams compete to answer trivia questions in a wide range of categories spanning the 1920s through present day. Teams are encouraged (but not required) to come dressed in costume from their favorite decade or join the event volunteers in the 1920s. The event theme this year is a 1920s Speakeasy.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. $200/8 person table or $25 per person. Call 618-692-1818 to reserve a table. Teams can also pay for their table online here.  FOR MORE INFORMATION

Learn about life of an archeologist and participate in an archeological dig. Students will excavate in grid units and stratigraphic levels, measure and record artifacts, accessioning techniques then analyze the excavation with a written report. Open to children grades 3-5. $85 (due at registration). Preregistration required. Limited to 12 students. Participants should bring a sack lunch. A midmorning snack and drinks provided.  Call 618-692-1818 to register a camper or download our registration from here.... Register