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APRIL
April 2 - The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum complex opens for the season. Hours of operation are Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Last tour begins no later than 4:00 p.m. Admission is charged. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum First Thursday Bingo April 2 - Pay as you play bingo with cash prizes, special good neighbor gifts and refreshments, doors open at 6:15 with games played until 9:00. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum *Ahoy Yea Mateys! April 4 - Learn how and why women became pirates and enjoy pirate refreshments. *Eliza Shirley and the Hallelujah Lasses April 25 - Discover who they were and their importance to the Salvation Army. *Women of Union Count April 26 - Learn about the women who shaped the county. Walk begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres MAY
May 1 to August 31 - Celebrate the elegance and grace of lady’s fashions during the turn of the 20th century. Highlights include the Gibson Girl, gowns worn on the Titanic and the classic Garden Party Dress. *Nurse’s Month May 2 - Join Brenda Fluharty at La Vieille Maison des Livres in a celebration of National Nurse’s month as she discusses the role of nurses in the 19th century, especially during the American Civil War. Ms. Fluharty has quite a collection of articles used during the war and will be displaying them at the book shop. Ms. Fluharty is a registered nurse at Evangelical Hospital and a Civil War reenactor. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., free and open to the public. La Vieille Maison *Miss Chase, Mr. Lincoln May 6 – June 1 - A National Historic Theater production of a new musical about the Lincoln presidency celebrating the Lincoln Bicentennial. Matinee performances will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Sheary Gallery. The production is part of a full day of touring historic Mifflinburg. Tickets are $41.00 per person for the full day including lunch. Advance reservations are required. National Historic Theater Buggy Days May 16 – 17 - In honor of International Musuem Day, spend the day exploring history at the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. The buildings will be open for open house tours, demonstrators will be showing off their time honored crafts, buggy rides will be offered through the town. Saturday, 10 – 5, Sunday, 1 – 5. No admission, donations accepted. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum History of Mifflinburg May 24 - Walk through the history of Mifflinburg from the Great Runaway to enjoying electricity. Walk begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres JUNE
June 5 – 7 Civil War Encampment and Reenactment at the VFW Fairgrounds. Experience the Civil War through an encampment of Union and Confederate soldiers, mock battles, drills and a court martial. Learn how the war affected men, women and children through daytime and candlelight tours. Enjoy a dance on Saturday evening and share in the church service on Sunday morning. Saturday, 10 – 10, Sunday 10 – 3. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum and La Vieille Maison Civil War Soldiers June 14 - Join local author Michael Sanders on a walk through Mifflinburg’s cemetery to learn about Union County’s sacrifice to the American Civil War. Walk begins at 5:00. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres *National History Day June 18 – August 30 Students competing in National History day are invited to display their exhibit entries celebrating the Individual Woman in History. Display will be open regular Museum hours. Admission fee is charged for the Museum, students and families displaying exhibit will receive free admission. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum *Bus Trip to Gettysburg June 24 - Follow in the footsteps of women in the Civil War with a tour of the battlefield and tour the Eisenhower Farm. Cost includes lunch at General Pickett's Buffet, admission to the Eisenhower Farm, Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center and bus transportation. There will also be some free time to explore downtown Gettysburg. Two departure points, cost is $55.00 for Museum members, $60.00 for non members. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. Garden Tour. June 28 - Annual tour of private and public gardens around Mifflinburg. Hosted by the Mifflinburg Garden Club to benefit the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. Tickets are $10.00 each. Tour runs from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. JULY
July 4 - Part of the town July 4th Celebration. For more information about the celebration which includes a 5 K run, a pet parade, chicken barbeque, games, concert and fireworks, please contact MHRA at 570-966-1666 *Meet the Author July 18 - Kelly Butterbaugh will meet and greet fans from 12:00 to 2:00. Free and open to the public. La Vieille Maison des Livres Buggies, Buggies and More Buggies July 26 - Take a buggy ride to learn about the various buggy makers in Mifflinburg, once known as “Buggy Town”. Tour begins at 5:00 p.m. (NOTE COST DIFFERENCE). Reservations required for this tour, adults are $10.00, children $5.00. La Vieille Maison des Livres
August 23 - Learn the balustrade from the portico on a walk to discuss architecture in this charming Victorian town. Walk begins at 5:00. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres *Bus Trip to Washington, D.C. August TBA - Details to be announced. SEPTEMBER
September 1 – December 31 - An exhibit of carefully selected First Ladies most famous gowns and outfits including Mamie Eisenhower’s pink inauguration gown and Jacqueline Kennedy’s Chanel suit and pillbox hat. Free and open to the public, store hours. Sew Ladylike. First Thursday Bingo September 3 - Pay as you play bingo with cash prizes, special good neighbor gifts and refreshments, doors open at 6:15 with games played until 9:00. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum *Temporary Exhibit September 10 – October 25 - Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Alleys, Business and Kitty September 20 - The ABK’s of Mifflinburg businesses from Albright’s Farm Implements to Kittyville. Walk begins at 5:00. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres OCTOBER October 1 - Pay as you play bingo with cash prizes, special good neighbor gifts and refreshments, doors open at 6:15 with games played until 9:00. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Ghosts and Scandals October 25 - Walk begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres Season Closing October 25 - The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum historic buildings close for the winter. NOVEMBER
November TBA - Mifflinburg Buggy Museum First Thursday Bingo November 5 - Pay as you play bingo with cash prizes, special good neighbor gifts and refreshments, doors open at 6:15 with games played until 9:00. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Veterans’ Walk November 15 - Help us honor the veterans of Mifflinburg with a walk through the town cemetery and meet some local heroes. Walk begins at 5:00. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres
December 3 - Pay as you play bingo with cash prizes, special good neighbor gifts and refreshments, doors open at 6:15 with games played until 9:00. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum
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