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Summer Adventures Program - "Secrets of the Civil War"

Summer Adventures Program – “Secrets of the Civil War”Summer Adventure Program at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents “Secrets of the Civil War” during the week of July 28 to August 1. Secret codes, secret weapons, secret agreements, secret homes!  Each morning, 9am – 12 noon, at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum take part in activities that explore this fascinating time in American history.  Learn about the frontline of battle, the home front, and delve into some of the secrets of the Civil War.  Throughout the week, participants will see how the war affected the lives of men, women, and children in both the North and the South.  Hands-on projects include building a model of a Civil War battlefield, making replicas of the ships “Merrimack” and “Monitor” and testing them in a water battle, and using the secret code systems used by the Union and Confederate troops.  Children will also learn about nineteenth century illustrator Thomas Nast, create an original work of art, and try printing for themselves using brayers and ink. The Summer Adventures “Secrets of the Civil War” program is recommended for children ages       9 – 12 years old. Preregistration is required.  Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 16 or email cwinslow@maccullochhall.org.  The cost for the week-long program is $175/child for Museum members and $200/child for non-members.  Not yet a member?  Visit maccullochhall.org and become a member today.Another program, also for 9 – 12 year olds, in the Summer Adventures series “Summer in the Secret Garden”, will take place August 11th – 15th.  For details on the education programs or any of the other programs offered by Macculloch Hall Historical Museum please visit maccullochhall.org For details on the education programs or any of the other programs offered by Macculloch Hall Historical Museum please visit maccullochhall.org Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open for house and exhibit tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The last tour leaves at 3pm. Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The gardens at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum are open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm unless posted otherwise. Please check our website for any holiday closings. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org find us on Facebook.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation. Image attached: MHHM Summer Adventures_Secrets of the Civil War Program_Image courtesy of Stan Freeny

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