Did you know that we have a tour of our museum available online? Whether you are around the block or halfway across the country, you can learn about the historic buildings and collections that we preserve at the Buttonwoods Museum! https://t.co/b3H8spsFfW
Did you know that children's fairy gardens were popular at Victorian homes like the Duncan House?
At our Fairy Garden Party, children will have a chance to make their own fairy garden to take home!
Register your child today! https://t.co/CULla6Ggzm
Join the Buttonwoods Museum for two upcoming outdoor tours of local cemeteries!
🪦 Bradford Burial Ground, Saturday, June 12 at 12pm
🪦 Pentucket Burial Ground, Tuesday, June 15 at 1pm
To register email [email protected] or call (978)374-4626. https://t.co/h3s1oxlYtN
In 1917 two girls in Cottingley, England took fairy photos that captured the imagination and caused many to debate if the images were genuine or a hoax. At our Fairy Garden Party, children will have a chance to make their own fairy "photo" using cyanotype paper and sunlight! 🧚♀️☀️
#DYK Children's fairy gardens were popular at many Victorian homes, like the Duncan House? Join us for a special fairy-themed party at the Museum on Thursday, June 17 at 3:30pm! https://t.co/CULla6Ggzm
Looks like beautiful weather for the next few days 🌞
Stop by the museum's @essexheritage Visitor Center to browse brochures and information about cultural sites of interest throughout Essex County and get exploring!
#DYK that May is National Preservation Month? Haverhill is home to six Historic Districts listed on the National Register!
Test your knowledge of the Washington Street Shoe District with the Architectural Scavenger Hunt found on the #MuseumFromHome page on our website!
Our Events calendar has been updated with walking tours in May and June! Visit the Pentucket Burial, Bradford Burial Ground and the historic Bradford Common with one of our knowledgeable tour guides! https://t.co/irNjnx8CTm
Still looking for a Mother’s Day present? Why not get her one of our great jigsaw puzzles!
Order online at https://t.co/e6osSeEvjm and pick up at the museum (or just stop by to purchase) during normal museum hours: Fri/Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 12-5pm.
As we cautiously look ahead in 2021 to reopening the Museum and seeing history lovers like you safely walk through our doors once again, this Annual Appeal request comes at a critical time.
Read the full Annual Appeal here: https://t.co/P7rKvmGpzp
The deadline to sign up for the Haverhill Cultural Treasures Virtual Camp is this Sunday!
To sign up, go to the the Buttonwoods Museum website:
https://t.co/suO9k178ly
@ButtonwoodsMus@InHaverhill @CreativeHav @HaverhillMA
Here's a sneak peek of Buttonwoods' program for the Cultural Treasures Virtual Camp! Kids will also learn about Haverhill's significant shoemaking history and get a virtual tour of our "10-footer" shoe shop.
More info and registration link here: https://t.co/LPjS3D2CWx