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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello, hello! <br>
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I hope you are all enjoying the crisp weather we’ve been having! Here at Riversdale, we have lots of fall fun on the agenda! Jack o’ lanterns, eerie stories, and a little something for your favorite Janeite round out our autumn offerings.<br>
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This coming Sunday, October 26, there are two <b>FREE</b> programs. <br>
Find out about the interesting history of one of the staples of the Halloween season – the jack o’ lantern! Visit with the Kitchen Guild from noon-3:30 pm as they demonstrate 19<sup>th</sup> century pumpkin recipes and candle making while offering up stories
of the origins of the jack o’ lantern tradition. <br>
Later in the afternoon, the <b>Riversdale Chamber Music Society</b> closes out the fall season with a selection of music. The concert is FREE and runs from 2:30 – 3:30 pm.
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Continuing in the Halloween tradition comes Saturday, November 1<sup>st</sup>’s <b>
Gothick Evening: Saints and Sinners</b>. 19<sup>th</sup> century literature is brimming with stories of the supernatural, eerie castles and cathedrals, and macabre moral tales. Take a moonlit walk of the grounds while listening to snippets from some of these
stories. End the evening with some warm cider by the light of the fire. The event begins at 7pm and spaces are filling quickly! Registration is required by October 24, so check those calendars! Ages 12 & up. The cost is $10 for residents of Prince George’s
and Montgomery Counties and $12 for non-resident friends. <br>
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Later in November, Janeites every can enjoy <b>An Afternoon of Austen Fashion </b>
at 1:30 pm on November 15. Come dressed in your finest and enjoy two illustrated lectures, (“<i>Then I Dress for the Day”: A Day in the Life of a Regency Lady and Gentleman
</i>and <i>Dressing Darcy: Costume in “</i>Pride and Prejudice” <i>Adaptations) </i>
by area costume historians. Show of your fab fashions during a flash fashion show and end the afternoon with period refreshments from the Kitchen Guild. Registration has been extended to November 7. The cost is $20 for residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery
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<p class="MsoNormal">And, I know it’s hard to believe that it is already time for Riversdale to begin finalizing our December events, but the truth is that Sint Niklaas will be making his annual visit to the museum for
<b>Breakfast with Sint Niklaas</b> on his feast day, <b>Saturday, December 6.</b> Children and parents will enjoy a Belgian-inspired program and children will receive a gift from and have time to visit with Sint Niklaas. Registration is required by November
16 and this popular program sells out in advance every year. Choose from the 9 am & 11 am seatings. The cost is $10/child & $7/adult for residents of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties and $12/child & $9/adult for non-resident friends.<br>
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Need more info? Want to register for a program? Call the office at 301.864.0420 and staff will be happy to assist!<br>
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Hope to see you all soon! <br>
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Cheers,<br>
Samantha <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="color:olive">Samantha Ferris</span></b>
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<span style="color:olive">Education Coordinator</span> <br>
<span style="color:olive">Riversdale House Museum</span><br>
<span style="color:olive">4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737</span> <br>
<span style="color:olive">Department of Parks and Recreation</span> <br>
<span style="color:olive">The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission</span>
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<span style="color:olive"><a href="mailto:Samantha.Ferris@pgparks.com"><span style="color:blue">Samantha.Ferris@pgparks.com</span></a> /
<a href="http://history.pgparks.com/"><span style="color:blue">history.pgparks.com</span></a></span>
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<span style="color:olive">301.864.0420 / fax 301.927.3498<br>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/riversdalemuseum"><span style="color:blue">Like us on Facebook!</span></a> /
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