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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi Friends! <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'>I hope you are all enjoying some fresh air and have your
office and house windows wide open on this lovely day! As the weather is
finally hinting, spring is certainly on its way and with it comes a plethora of
fun events at Riversdale. Take a peek below to see what’s new! <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'>For registration purposes for the below events, the resident
rate applies to residents of <st1:City w:st="on">Prince George</st1:City>’s
& <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Montgomery</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Counties</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Tavern Night – Saturday,
April 10, 8pm. Riversdale is once again bringing back this always popular
event. Take a step back in time (and just down the stairs!) to experience
a 19<sup>th</sup> century tavern, complete with entertainment by the Ship’s
Company Chanteymen and delicious fare. This year’s menu is set to
include 19<sup>th</sup> century crowd pleasers such as beef pasties,
potato balls, slaw, and more. YUM! $20 residents; $24 non-residents.
Guests must be at least 21 years of age and the last day for registration
is April 2. This program always sells out! Register early! <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Art of Cookery Spring
Luncheon – Saturday, April 24, 1pm. You might not be aware, but in
addition to the historic house, Riversdale is also home to a dependency
kitchen and interpretive garden. Our gardeners, Kitchen Guild volunteers,
and foodways historian are joining forces to lay a bountiful table at our
very first Historic Spring Luncheon. Guests will enjoy a period-inspired
meal using fresh, organic produce from our gardens and orchard.
Afterwards, enjoy cooking demonstrations, take a tour with the head
gardener, see what is new inside Riversdale, and visit the Museum Shop! $30
residents; $36 non-residents. Registration required by April 16. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Kitchen Guild will also be
offering their monthly Seasonal Selections programs from noon-3:30 on the
below dates. Admission to the kitchen is FREE and makes a unique outing
for a nice afternoon. Tack on a tour of the house for $3 adults/$2
seniors/$1 students & FREE for children 4 & under. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sunday, March 21 – Soup du
Jour. The Guild will prepare soups using root veggies from our garden. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sunday, April 18 –
Green! Green! Celebrate the color of the season as you see the Guild
prepare young green plants for several dishes. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>PARENTS! It’s hard to believe that it’s time to
start thinking about summer plans and camps, but those months will be here
before we know it! Just this week, flyers announcing our Hands-on History:
Artist’s Apprentice camp went out to all local public schools and will be
out to private schools by the end of the week. Keep your eyes peeled! <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'>For more information check out our calendar at <a
href="http://www.pgparks.com/places/eleganthistoric/riversdale_events.html">http://www.pgparks.com/places/eleganthistoric/riversdale_events.html</a>.
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you’ve got any questions or would like to register
for one of our programs, I’m your girl! Feel free to email me at <a
href="mailto:Samantha.Ferris@pgparks.com">Samantha.Ferris@pgparks.com</a> or
call the office at 301.864.0420.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hope to see you all soon! :o)<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 Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><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'><a
href="mailto:Samantha.Ferris@pgparks.com">Samantha.Ferris@pgparks.com</a> / <a
href="http://www.pgparks.com">www.pgparks.com</a></span></font> <br>
<font color=olive><span style='color:olive'>301.864.0420 / fax 301.927.3498</span></font>
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