Graeme Park

WE ARE OPEN! As of Friday, April 30, Graeme Park will resume limited capacity tours to the public. Coronavirus safety precautions, including mask wearing, social distancing, enhanced cleaning protocols, and limited group sizes, will be in place for all visitors, staff, and volunteers. For a full disclosure of procedures, please read our full policy. https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/phmc-details.aspx?newsid=386

Anyone recognize the lady in the portrait to the right of Ed Helms on the set of Rutherford Falls on Peacock TV? Hmmmm, she looks a bit familiar! Thanks to the Brunners for letting us know about this!

It's National Volunteer Appreciation Week! A big shout-out and Thank You to our wonderful volunteers who came out yesterday to help us spruce up the property and house for our April 30 reopening date. It was great to see everyone, and those who couldn't make it yesterday, we hope to see you soon.

We've known about, and had a BW copy of, this 1870 painting by Edward Lamson Henry for some time. The black and white version of it was reproduced in Susan Stabile's book "Memories Daughters" and is in the collection of the New York State Museum (New York State Museum). I've been looking for the color version for years. Found it! It was sold on eBay in 2009 and the seller acquired it from a high end estate in S. Florida. The sale information and photo were preserved and docum...ented by WorthPoint. The painting depicts the parlor at Graeme Park and (I would assume) the Graeme family - perhaps Dr. and Mrs. Graeme seated and Elizabeth at the parlor door greeting guests? Henry painted historic fiction, so not every detail is true to Graeme Park's parlor - the overmantle is much more ornate than ours, and the Dutch tiles are reminiscent of what we have on the second floor. The painting is quite small at 4.75" x 6.25" but so much detail!

Graeme Park Set to Reopen in April and PHMC's Virtual Programming to Continue - https://mailchi.mp//graeme-park-set-to-reopen-in-april-and

News & Notes from Graeme Park - https://mailchi.mp/4508026b1234/c1swhhahsg New PPP Loan, Virtual Charter Day Programming, One Lens Photo Contest, Virtual Genealogy Program at the State Library

In anticipation of this week's "snow event," a puzzle featuring our barn in the snow.

Christmas in the colonies was celebrated with elaborate puddings and fresh citrus fruits, a rare treat in those days.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is delaying the reopening of state-owned historic sites and museums, including Graeme Park until further notice. With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country, we need to take every precaution possible to prevent a surge here in Pennsylvania. Please watch our website and social media for important updates.

Happy Holidays from Graeme Park - https://mailchi.mp/159f7a58/happy-holidays-from-graeme-park

Happy Thanksgiving! And remember, if your celebration is small this year, it just means there is more pie for you!

Join us for a Virtual Halloween Experience at Graeme Park - Hear the Legend of the Jack O' Lantern, take a mini Haunted Tour, or sign up for a longer Ghost Adventure - https://mailchi.mp//virtual-halloween-hijinks-at-graeme-pa

We are happy to announce our online Halloween programming for 2020! While we can't have you in the house, you can still see the spirits for yourself. For all ages: enjoy the traditional legend of the Jack O' Lantern as told on-site by a Graeme Park volunteer: https://youtu.be/NmeBIPvan4E For those who like things a little bit spooky: Enjoy a 12 minute mini-tour of the Haunted history of Graeme Park: https://youtu.be/CEevPLGcTgc... For the Ghost Hunters and Fortune Seekers: buy a virtual ticket to our 40 minute after dark, behind the scenes ghost tour and enjoy a live video Q&A and tarot reading evening with a Graeme Park Volunteer: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graeme-park-ghost-adventure-on As always, donations are welcome and every dollar will help preserve the beautiful history, here at Graeme Park: bit.ly/GraemeDonate

Need a family activity for Thanksgiving? How about making cornhusk dolls with the kids? Our new video will show you how! Thanks to volunteer Charlotte for putting it together for us. See our website for the history of the cornhusk doll - https://www.graemepark.org/online-e/interactive-activities/

Join Graeme Park guides Beth and Erin on an adventure through the historic house. This Halloween, we invite you to decide if the stories about the hauntings in the house are more than myth! For the full virtual tour, please purchase a ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graeme-park-ghost-adventure-on ! Or, consider making a donation to Graeme Park to help keep history alive! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4DY37DB87PRZ8 Your ticket price and donations will go to preserving this magnificent piece of Pennsylvania history for generations to come. Thank you, and happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween from Graeme Park! Join Graeme Park Volunteer, Erin, for a traditional Halloween Legend for all ages and all sensory sensitivities! There are no surprises, no spooky voices, and no twists and turns. The legend of the Jack O' Lantern is a classic Irish tale about a tricky man named Jack and his meeting with the devil. You can preview the plot of the story here: https://www.history.com//history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-iri. This video begins with a mini-history ...of Graeme Park, then introduces the story, starting with discussing what a legend is and what lessons we learn from stories and legends. Then, we move on to telling the story and finish up with a Halloween Greeting. If you enjoyed this and you want more frightening fun, buy a ticket for our first ever virtual Ghost Adventure Tour and tarot evening: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graeme-park-ghost-adventure-on

Starting your holiday shopping early? Don't forget your Amazon purchases can help support the Friends of Graeme Park.

Join us for a stay at home spooky event to celebrate Halloween! Enjoy a behind the scenes ghost tour of Graeme Park after dark! Then, log on to a live video call for a question and answer and tarot reading session with a Graeme Park guide.

Article about Elizabeth on the blog of the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. The Commonplace book in our collection features the Odes on the Lichfield Willow. https://sjmuseum.wordpress.com//the-muse-of-johnsons-will/

Half of our little Sugar Maple didn't get the "it's fall" memo yet