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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi everyone! I hope none of you have melted away in all this
humidity and heat! Just as Riversdale is preparing for the Battle of
Bladensburg, we’re calling on you to do the same! Rally the kids, family,
friends, and neighbors and head on over to Riversdale this Saturday, August 15,
from noon – 4pm. This will be the 14<sup>th</sup> annual reenactment and
we’re anticipating it will go off with a “bang” that’s
as loud as the cannon firing that will take place! British and American War of
1812 troops will be camped out on the grounds and available for the public to
chat with. Live music, gunnery and marching drills, and cooking demonstrations
will be ongoing throughout the afternoon. The Mistress of Riversdale, Rosalie
Stier Calvert, should be making a visit to the grounds, as well. Your tummies will
be happy with period-inspired refreshments for sale, courtesy of the Riversdale
Kitchen Guild. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Kids! We’ve got some great activities for you, too!
Enjoy dressing up and activity sheets. Learn just what Francis Scott Key was
talking about when he wrote “the rockets’ red glare” with a
special craft and find out some cool facts about the real Star-Spangled Banner
as you learn how to fold the American flag. You might even get recruited to
join the American troops and march with the soldiers! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>All of these events are completely FREE! The house will also
be open for touring, with tickets $3/adults, $2/seniors, $1/students 5-18, and
free for kids 4 & under. Don’t forget to take a peek in our gift
shop!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Towards the end of August, Riversdale has 2 more events. Sunday,
August 23 will be the Kitchen Guild’s monthly Seasonal Selection. <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>In a Pickle<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b></span></i>will
focus on harvesting fresh produce from the garden and pickling it 19<sup>th</sup>-century
style for use during the winter. A few days later, Wednesday, August 26, we
will wind up our free Jazz on the Portico summer series with Riverdale’s
own M.S.G. – The Acoustic Blues Trio, so come out and support a great
local group. Dinner will be available for purchase before the show, as always.
Let’s cross our fingers for no rain!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>As summer winds down and the kids get ready to head back to
school (I can’t believe I’m saying that already!), keep an eye out
for information from me and flyers sent home about our September 25 Hands-on
History: The Toymaker’s Apprentice Program. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns and check our website for more info <a
href="http://www.mncppcapps.org/pgparks/places/eleganthistoric/riversdale_intro.html">http://www.mncppcapps.org/pgparks/places/eleganthistoric/riversdale_intro.html</a>
! I hope to see many of you at the Battle of Bladensburg on Saturday! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cheers!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Samantha<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 color=olive
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:olive'>Samantha
Ferris</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>Education & Administrative
Assistant</span></font></span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
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</span></font><font size=1 color=olive face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:olive'>Riversdale House Museum</span></font><font
size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:Arial'> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale
Park, MD 20737</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>Department of Parks and Recreation</span></font>
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<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>The Maryland-National Capital Park
& Planning Commission</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>samantha.ferris@pgparks.com /
www.pgparks.com</span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>301.864.0420 / fax 301.927.3498</span></font>
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