Sunday, September 5, 2010
Ogden House Closed
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Ogden House Closed
Fall Festival
Time: 11:00 am
Location: 370 Beach Road
Description: The Town Green is transformed into an old time marketplace and fair, featuring a vintage baseball exhibition game played by the Newtown Sandy Hooks. Stroll through the marketplace to see beekeepers, a blacksmith demonstration, goat milk soaps and local fruit and vegetable stands. Stroll through the Sun Tavern, Academy Schoolhouse and create your own baseball pennant cheering your favorite team in the KidZone.
The day will feature two exhibition vintage baseball games featuring the Newtown Sandy Hooks at 11am and 1pm in the field behind the museum.
Fee: Free community event.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Pre-K Storytime
Time: 10:00 am
Description: Wednesdays, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 at 10am
Enjoy a casual storytime with themes on baseball, sports, heroes and teamwork. Grandparents are encouraged to come, too!
Fee: Free for members, free with admission.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
We Got Game with Julie
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Julie wants to try out for the boys basketball team, will she succeed? Learn about “Bloomer Girls” and women breaking barriers in sports. We’ll have a fun snack inspired by the 1970s and make our own souvenirs.
Read the book: “Meet Julie”
For students in grades 3 – 5. Pre-registration required.
Program Length: 2 hours
Fee: Each Session: Members; $10, non-members, $15.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Historic Town Green Walking Tours
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Saturdays, July 17, August 21 and September 18
Learn about the founding of Fairfield and its fascinating colonial history in this walking tour. We’ll visit the historic buildings on and around the Green. Tours may include the Old Academy Schoolhouse, the Sun Tavern and the Old Burying Ground.
Fee: Members $5; non-members $7. Pre-registration required.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Baseball Exhibit Teacher Preview!
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: 370 Beach Road
Description: Teachers are invited to preview the exhibit and the educational programs offered in conjunction with the baseball exhibit.
Fee: Free, please RSVP to Christine Jewell, director of education, at 203-259-1598.
For more information contact cjewell@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Baseball in Japan
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Mr. Sakamaki, President of the Japan Society of Fairfield County, will present the Japanese perspective on baseball and how the game can transform in another culture.
Special guest Bobby Valentine will also share his experiences in Japan. Mr. Valentine is a former Major League Baseball player and was the manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan from 2004 - 2008. He is the owner of the Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery Café in Stamford and is currently an analyst on ESPN.
Fee: Please pre-register. Members: $5, non-members:$8.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Volunteer Orientation
Time: 2:00 pm
Description: 2pm – 3:30pm
Do you love history and have a knack for telling a good story? Become a Museum Ambassador! Learn more at the museum’s Volunteer Orientation.
The Education Department is looking for museum docents to lead tours to groups of all ages. Docents are super-volunteers: teachers and storytellers who love to learn and to share their interests with others. Participants in the training sessions will meet new people with similar interests, learn about the community and share their own experiences with the group.
Fee: Free, RSVP to 203-259-1598.
For more information contact cjewell@fairfieldhs.org
Saturday, September 25, 2010
A Night at the Museum Gala
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Annual fundraiser. An elegant progressive dinner culminating in dessert, champagne and festivities at the museum. Please contact Robin Valovich for more information.
Fee: Ticket Levels: $100, $175, $250, $500
For more information contact rvalovich@fairfieldhs.org
