Growing in the Garden— “The A,B,Cs of Apples” & “Hungry Before Hibernation?”

Hungry Before Hibernation?

Who’s getting ready for a deep winter sleep in the garden at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum?  Children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers are invited to the Museum on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 1:15 to 2 p.m. to discover how chipmunks prepare for their quiet winter sleep.  Children will hear a Native American story about chipmunks and will make a chipmunk finger puppet to take home.  

“Growing in the Garden” is a year-round program meeting twice a month at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum.  The program lasts 45 minutes from 1:15pm – 2pm.  There are limited spaces, pre-registration is required.  The cost for the program is $8 per pair (child and caregiver) for Museum members and $12 per pair for non-members.  There is a $5 discount for pre-paid registration on four sessions. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 16 or email cwinslow@maccullochhall.org to pre-register.  For details on the education programs or any of the other programs offered by Macculloch Hall Historical Museum or to purchase a membership which offers a variety of benefits including discounts on programs 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. The gates are secured at all other times.  The Museum is closed Thursday November 28th through Sunday, December 1st. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.