2009 Calendar of Events
December 13, 2009
Victorian Christmas Tea and Open House
The Fitzwilliam Historical Society will host a Victorian Christmas Tea and Open House on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Amos J. Blake House Museum, on the Common in Fitzwilliam NH. The public is cordially invited to attend this lovely, old fashioned holiday event. Tabletop trees will be judged by those in attendance and the winner will receive a prize! Children are encouraged to have their pictures taken with Santa from 1:00-2:00 at which time they will be able to view the specially made gingerbread houses in the Dining Room. Free admittance, free refreshments. www.fitzhistoricalsociety.org
2010 Calendar of Events
October 30, 2010, Saturday: Our Annual Halloween Open House will take place during regular Trick or Treat hours for the town. Children and their parents are welcome to drop by for quick treats and refreshments. Look for the witches across the street from the Common!
First Annual Blake Museum Haunted House!
Blake Museum Haunted House, Saturday, October 30, 2010 - This fundraiser promises to be spooky, eerie and memorable! Friends with haunted house decorative experience will be called in for their expertise to make sure the skeletons and ghouls look appropriately convincing! Let us know if you would like to be involved with the planning or decorating.
June 26, 2010, Saturday: The Annual Strawberry Festival has been held here for over 30 years. Please drop by between 2:00-4:00 pm on the back lawn of the Blake House Museum, off Richmond Road. Delight in the music, socialize with old friends, and enjoy the juicy red berries, luscious homemade biscuits & mouth watering, freshly whipped cream! A cool drink is also provided. We look forward to meeting new friends & seeing the return of our old friends, some of whom travel from distant New England locations to attend this pleasant event.
July & August 2010: A special exhibit of Dollhouses & Dolls, most on loan by area collectors, will be featured in unique settings within the Museum. These may be viewed during regular tour hours, Saturdays 1:00-4:00 pm. Tours of the Blake Museum are free.
July 17, 2010, Saturday: The 35th Annual Antiques Show & Sale: Held on the Historic Fitzwilliam Town Common, this wonderful country event features antiques dealers from many states. Many of these exhibitors are able to return to sell their wares year after year, thereby building up a strong following. The show runs from 9:00-3:00 pm, rain or shine. Refreshments are available at the Manager’s Tent on the Common all day. Maps of area restaurants are available at the check in tables.
Free guided tours of the Amos J. Blake House Museum are offered by trained docents from 1:00-4:00 pm during the Antiques Show. Our special exhibit this year is Dollhouses & Dolls, mentioned above.
*All proceeds from our fundraising events benefit the Fitzwilliam Historical Society
in its efforts to maintain the Amos J. Blake House Museum and to
sponsor special exhibits and other historical events.
We thank you for your donations and support! 603-585-7742