The Moravian Historical Society is pleased to announce Free Summer Sundays in August! Guests will enjoy free admission to the Museum, including free guided Museum Tours. Family-friendly activities on the lawn will explore colonial-era skills, crafts, and history. While all are welcome to join, these activities are best for families with children 6 and older. 

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Sunday, August 6

Enjoy free admission to the Moravian Historical Society, including free guided Museum Tours. On the lawn, a family-friendly activity will explore colonial architecture. How were houses built in colonial times? Learn about the traditional gin pole technique for lifting logs into place while making a replica of the 1740 Gray Cottage. 

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Sunday, August 13

Tea time! Bring your doll or teddy bear for a special afternoon tea on the lawn. Tea and Moravian sugar cake will be served while you learn about colonial-era teatime and manners. Make and take activities included. Guests will also enjoy free admission to the Moravian Historical Society, including free guided Museum Tours.

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Sunday, August 20

Enjoy free admission to the Moravian Historical Society, including free guided Museum Tours. On the lawn, learn about colonial techniques for spinning and using yarn. Try your hand at using an old-fashioned drop spindle and make your own yarn doll to take home. 

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Sunday, August 27

How did colonial Americans dress? Visitors can view and learn about kerchiefs, pockets, market wallets, aprons, petticoats, shifts, short gowns, and Moravian haubes. Learn to sew and help do the laundry—colonial-style! Enjoy free admission to the Moravian Historical Society, including free guided Museum Tours. 

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Please contact us for more information. Donations are always appreciated and help us offset the cost of supplies.