Forbes House Museum

Founded in 1964, the Forbes House Museum contains the treasures of four generations of the Forbes family.

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What to do on a gray and rainy Saturday? Tour the exhibition "Opium: The Business of Addiction" at the Forbes House! Walk-ins welcome on the hour until 3pm today.

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We've got bugs! Beautiful, hand-painted bugs. Check them out when you visit the current exhibition "Opium: The Business of Addiction." Tours today and tomorrow on the hour starting at 10 am. Last tour 3 pm.

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Heatwave 1, Barnfest 0. Stay tuned for details on a rescheduled event this fall with our friends @BarrelHouseZ, Wanderlust food truck and The Joneses.

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Our pollinator garden has Bee Balm, Joe Pye Weed, Red Chokeberry, Annabelle Hydrangea, Blue Star, Blazing Star, Columbine, Catmint, and so many more. You'll find the garden right behind the mansion. Plus - house tours available tomorrow!
#PollinatorWeek #pollinatorgarden

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We apologize for any inconvenience, but we're looking forward to a fun event with David Coffin this Saturday!

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It may be hot this weekend, but the museum's basement kitchen is always cool. Check it out and tour the "Opium: Business of Addiction" exhibition Saturday or Sunday. Tours on the hour 12 noon - 3:00 pm. Book ahead online.

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Tickets available for tours tomorrow evening, Wednesday, May 4. 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm.

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Can't wait to host these TWO amazing authors. Join us one week from Thursday!

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How did we arrive at today's opioid crisis, and how can we overcome the current overdose epidemic? Tickets available for Dr. Halpern's talk at the Milton Art Center: https://t.co/nSueeGBU2I

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Tickets on sale now for Dr. Halpern's upcoming talk on the history of opium. https://t.co/nSueeGBU2I

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Thrilled to see Congress renew their support for #museums by passing S. 3530. THANK YOU @RepStephenLynch for your leadership, and to all the Senators and Reps. who helped make passage of the Museum and Library Services Act a reality in 2018!

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When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Captain Forbes House Museum. https://t.co/HbA2DU9KJA

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Looking forward to hosting @stephenrplatt at the Keechong Dinner on October 10th at the Milton Club. Tickets can still be purchased at https://t.co/AOj3ynZOdv

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The doors will be open this Friday 6-9 pm for Barnfest! Music, food and beer by ⁦@BarrelHouseZ⁩. Be sure to check out the corn hole games and selfie station!

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Come celebrate the arrival of fall at Barnfest this Friday with beer, bbq, music and more! Tickets available now. https://t.co/h2eUEpS8Dr