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APRIL
Season Opening Thursday, April 3. The Mifflinburg Buggy Museum historic buildings will open for the season. The museum complex (Snyder Visitor Center, Heiss House, Carriage House, William A. Heiss Coach Works and Repository) are open Thursday to Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. until October. Admission is charged. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1355 First Thursday Bingo Thursday, April 3, 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pay as you play cash bingo with great special prizes, good neighbor gifts, and refreshments. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1355 Fashion Through The Ages April 17 through May 17, regular Museum hours. A temporary exhibit of fashions representing the years 1500 - 1919 courtesy of Vintage Wear by Claymaker Workshops. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1355 Walking Tour. Sunday, April 20, 3:00 p.m. Bronwen Sanders, Executive Director of the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum will lead walkers through the history of Mifflinburg from the Great Runaway to enjoying electricity. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg. 570-966-5052. Tea with Our Dolls Sunday, April 27, 2:30 p.m. Grandmothers, mothers, aunts and daughters, bring your doll to tea at the Visitor Center to enjoy tea and refreshments and a program about dolls. Adults: $3.00, Children under 12 $2.00. Reservations must be made before April 23. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1355. Steam Engines and How They Built the Commonwealth Saturday, April 19, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Richard Koontz, owner of Ye Olde Huff ‘n Puff in Pennsylvania Furnace will discuss steam engines and their impact on travel and commerce in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Koontz will also be presenting a temporary exhibit at the store. Come and enjoy the trains and commentary from a train enthusiast. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. MAY
The National Road May 2008, regular store hours. Enjoy a memorabilia display from the National Road, now Route 40 which extends from New Jersey to California, with special emphasis on the roads beginnings in Western Maryland. A video and reception will be held on May 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society First Thursday Bingo Thursday, May 1, 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pay as you play cash bingo with great special prizes, good neighbor gifts, and refreshments. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Opening Day Saturday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. to dusk. Enjoy a trip across the Susquehanna River on the historic Millersburg Ferry. The ferry operates weekends only during the month of May. Fees charged. Millersburg Ferry, on the west shore, along Routes 11 – 15 at the Ferry Boat Campgrounds in Perry County and along the east shore at North Street in Millersburg. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Season Opening Sunday, May 4, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The White Deer Train Station, preserved by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will be open for the summer. The station is open to visitors on Sundays, or by appointment. Central PA Chapter NRHS, 148 Depot Road, White Deer, PA 17887, 570-742-4618. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. BEEP! TOOT! CHUG! Toys that move! May 8 through June 15, regular Museum hours. Take a ride through history with toys that move, from cast iron to Thomas the Tank Engine. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Walking Tour Sunday, May 25, 3:00 p.m. Buggies, buggies and more buggies, exercise your legs and brain while you learn why Mifflinburg was known as “Buggy Town”. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. Bus Trip Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Travel to Baltimore, Maryland for a visit to the B & O Railroad Museum, lunch catered by the Hard Rock Cafe on a narrated Inner Harbor Cruise, a self-guided tour of the Baltimore National Aquarium which will include a dolphin show and free time to explore the Inner Harbor. Reservations required by April 24, Buggy Museum members $115.00; non members $120.00. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. JUNE
Extended hours Sunday, June 1. Millersburg Ferry extends its operating hours to Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to dusk on weekends until Labor Day (September1). Fess charged. Millersburg Ferry, on the west shore, along Routes 11 – 15 at the Ferry Boat Campgrounds in Perry County and along the east shore at North Street in Millersburg. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. First Thursday Bingo Thursday, June 5, 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Pay as you play cash bingo with great special prizes, good neighbor gifts, and refreshments. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Buggy Days: A Living History Festival Friday – Sunday, June 6 – 8. Friday, June 6th is Education Day with seminars, workshops and special presentations. Herr Memorial Library will be hosting a Commonwealth Speakers. Saturday, June 7th the festival will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening activities. In historic downtown Mifflinburg, enjoy demonstrations, crafts, antiques, food, buggy rides and walk through some of the historic buildings of the Buggy Museum and Preservation Mifflinburg, Inc. At the VFW Fairgrounds west of town, talk to living historians, experience a Civil War encampment and mock battles, stroll through civilian camps, visit the descendant’s tent and author’s tent. Join in the fun at the barbeque hosted by Green Ridge Market and dance with special guest artists, the 97th Regimental String Band on Saturday evening, stay for the night firing and ghost tours. On Sunday, June 8th, start the day with a Civil War church service led by the chaplain of the 150th Bucktails. The service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW, then spend time browsing at the craft stands, sutler’s tents and munching on great food. The festival will continue in both locations until 4:00 p.m. No admission fee, no parking fee, donations accepted. VFW Fairgrounds and Buggy Museum grounds. Sponsored by the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. River Ramble Sunset Cruise Thursday, June 12, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a ferry ride with a special treat. Programs vary, details to be announced. Cruise leaves from the Millersburg Dock, North Street. Cost is $15.00 per person. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Walking Tour Sunday, June 22, 3:00 p.m. Did you know there was a Chinese Laundry in Mifflinburg or several jewelry stores, clothing stores, not to mention a candy factory? Learn where these things were during a walk through Mifflinburg’s business history. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. Annual Garden Tour Sunday, June 22, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tour private gardens in and around Mifflinburg. Tickets are $10.00 for adults. Sponsored by the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Mifflinburg Garden Club and Country Farm and Home. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. River Ramble Sunset Cruise Thursday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a ferry ride with a special treat. Programs vary, details to be announced. Cruise leaves from the Millersburg Dock, North Street. Cost is $15.00 per person. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
JULY
Bingo in the Park Friday, July 4 from 6:00 to fireworks. Sponsored by the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, pay as you play cash bingo; part of the community’s July 4th festivities. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. River Ramble Sunset Cruise Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a ferry ride with a special treat. Programs vary, details to be announced. Cruise leaves from the Millersburg Dock, North Street. Cost is $15.00 per person. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Ride the Pony Express Saturday, July 19, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy Western period music performed by Curtis Houseworth on organ and piano and learn about the Pony Express and its importance to transportation and communication in the United States. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Classic Vehicle Rally Sunday, July 20, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Studebakers, Harleys, Tin Can tourists and more - talk with the owners and drivers plus enjoy the chrome bumpers, rolled and pleated upholstery. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Walking Tour Sunday, July 20, 3:00 p.m. Take a break from gawking at cars and learn about transportation in Mifflinburg – from corduroy roads and the turnpike to the Lewisburg to Tyrone Railroad. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. River Ramble Sunset Cruise Thursday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a ferry ride with a special treat. Programs vary, details to be announced. Cruise leaves from the Millersburg Dock, North Street. Cost is $15.00 per person. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
River Ramble Sunset Cruise Thursday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a ferry ride with a special treat. Programs vary, details to be announced. Cruise leaves from the Millersburg Dock, North Street. Cost is $15.00 per person. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. River Ramble Sunset Cruise Thursday, August 21, 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a ferry ride with a special treat. Programs vary, details to be announced. Cruise leaves from the Millersburg Dock, North Street. Cost is $15.00 per person. Millersburg Ferry Boat Association, P.O. Box 93, Millersburg, PA 17061, 717-692-2442. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Walking Tour Sunday, August 24, 3:00 p.m. The most popular walk in 2007 is back and better. Learn about the ghosts and scandals of Mifflinburg and the surrounding area. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052.
SEPTEMBER
Bus Trip Wednesday, September 3. Experience transportation in Pennsylvania – we’ll be starting with the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, which cut travel time from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh from 23 days to 5 days. We’ll stop in Johnstown to experience the world’s steepest incline plane and enjoy lunch at the City View Bar & Grill. We’ll take guided tours of the Johnstown Flood Museum and Kentuck Knob, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Following dinner at Oakhurst Tea Room, we’ll make the trip home. Cost is $110.00 for Mifflinburg buggy Museum members, $120.00 for non members, reservations are required. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. First Thursday Bingo Thursday, September 4, 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pay as you play cash bingo with great special prizes, good neighbor gifts, and refreshments. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. All Aboard September 11 through October 26, regular museum hours. Enjoy a display of trains from Ye Olde Huff ‘n Puff in Pennsylvania Furnace. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Civil War Camp Saturday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The second annual soldier’s camp for children ages 8 to 14. Learn what it was like to participate in the American Civil War, practice drilling, setting up camp, cook lunch over an open fire. Experience music, clothing and more. Cost is $6.00 per child. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. Walking Tour Sunday, September 21, 3:00 p.m. Join local author Michael Sanders on a walk through Mifflinburg’s cemetery and the illustrious lives of the soldiers who fought to reunite the United States. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052.
OCTOBERFirst Thursday Bingo Thursday, October 2, 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pay as you play cash bingo with great special prizes, good neighbor gifts, and refreshments. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Walking Tour Sunday, October 12, 3:00 p.m. Learn the architecture of Mifflinburg – from the bargeboards to the widows walks as we stroll through the charming streets. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. “Pardon Me Boys, Is that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo?” Saturday, October 25, 7:00 p.m. Spend an evening with this renowned landmark – or at least a faithful facsimile and capture that old Victorian train experience. The General from down South may make an appearance. Cost is $10.00 per person, reservations required. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, 570-966-5052. Part of the Come Travelin’ series sponsored by La Vieille Maison des Livres, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, Millersburg Ferry and Central PA Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Season Closing Sunday, October 26. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum complex closes for the winter. The Snyder Visitor Center is open Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in November and December. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355.
NOVEMBER
First Thursday Bingo Thursday, November 6, 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pay as you play cash bingo with great special prizes, good neighbor gifts, and refreshments. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum Visitor Center, 598 Green Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-1355. Walking Tour Sunday, November 9, 3:00 p.m. Honor our soldiers by learning of their sacrifices – meeting three soldiers from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and World War I. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052.
“Santa Claus Travels through the Civil War – Thomas Nast and the Creation of a Nation’s Icon”. Saturday, December 13, 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Come meet a Victorian Santa, have photographs taken and learn how Santa Claus was created and how he traveled during our national conflict. La Vieille Maison des Livres, 344 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, 570-966-5052. |
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