Hearthside - The House That Love Built

EXPERIENCE AN OLD-FASHIONED SUMMER PASTIME AT THE CIVIL WAR PICNIC ON JUNE 18

See what an old-fashioned picnic would have been like during the 19th century as Hearthside welcomes civilian and military Civil War reenactors to its grounds on Saturday, June 18th. As historical interpreters, the reenactors welcome interaction from spectators as they spend a summer afternoon enjoying the simple pleasures of an old fashioned picnic, with good friends, good food, and lawn games, all in late 1800s style. You may catch them at a game of croquet, or see children playing hoops in the yard, while the ladies sit in a sewing circle and the gents discuss the issues of the day under the shade tree. The reenactors are part of a group that will be participating in the full-scale battle reenactment and living history weekend taking place at Chase Farm Park and Hearthside on September 17-18th.

The event runs from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with guided tours of the house taking place on the hour starting at 11:00 a.m. Docents in period costume will tour guests through the 10-room house, while telling of its storied past along one of the country's oldest roadways. The Hearthside Gift Shop will also be open for the afternoon.  

Visitors may choose to merely be spectators at the picnic or are welcome to enjoy their own picnic by bringing along a packed lunch. Cold drinks will be available.

Admission is $7 and includes the tour of the house. Reservations are not necessary.

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