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Group members will receive announcements for upcoming events at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm. This privately operated National Park in McLean, Virginia is a living history farm which shows the life of a poor family living just before the Revolutionary war.
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Claude Moore Colonial Farm News
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Hi Folks, Call us crazy but we're going for it tomorrow. I know the weather is supposed to be off and on rain but we have had the cooking fires going non-stop since Wednesday and some of our volunteers come from as far away as Denver and Flagstaff. So, what's a little rain to stop us from cooking?... more »
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Claude Moore Colonial Farm News Update
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Hi Folks, After much consultation with the weather Gods, we have decided to cancel Market Fair on Saturday but open on Sunday. Needless to mention, but the ground is very wet so if you come on Sunday please dress appropriately. We have lots of straw to put down but it will be a bit messy. We really hate to cancel out but it seems the responsible thing to do. If... more »
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Hi Folks, Coming up this weekend on Oct. 17 & 18 is our 18th Century Autumn Market Fair. We hope you will join us for a great weekend of entertainment, food, drinks and shopping at your favorite stalls and from our faithful Tradesmen. This October Fair is always special because of the fall weather the sense... more »
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Hi Folks, Don't forget the Farm's Oktoberfest Fundraiser coming up on Friday night, October 2 from 7 to 10 pm. We're going to have a lot of fun for a good cause so we hope you can join us. The menu is grilled brats and chicken, mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, sauerkraut and German potato salad with... more »
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Hi Folks, Thanks to all of you that made our last Book Sale such a success. Our sales were almost $2,500 and we thank those who donated, especially those who moved, unpacked, sorted, priced and shelved, and also those who bought all of those books. We're working our way through another 300 boxes now and... more »
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Hi Folks, We've scheduled a half price sale on all estate and donated items at our GateHouse Shop, open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. This sale begins on August 26 and goes through the 31st, and includes all items marked either Dept. 70 or 72 and also includes used books. If you've never visited... more »
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Hi Folks, We've decided to have another Wednesday Night Book Sale on August 12 from to 5 to 8 pm. We have received a lot of new books with about 75 boxes just yesterday. The books are coming in so fast that we still haven't gotten to the two 40 foot containers yet! There are some fascinating collections with... more »
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Hi Folks, We have two updates for you. Our website has been restored to health by our dear friend, Anthony so you can Google it to your heart's delight. And we had to replace one of our beers that I mentioned in the last email. Instead of Fuller's ESB we have Victory Hop Devil again. Thanks, Anna... more »
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Hi Folks, We wanted to remind you about the 18th Century Summer Market Fair coming up this weekend on July 18 & 19 from 11 to 4:30. If you've been to other fairs then you know how wonderful they are. If you haven't been then I will tell you what to expect. As you walk down the path from the Farm, you'll visit... more »
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Claude Moore Colonial Farm News
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Hi Folks, We wanted to remind you about the Book Sale this Wednesday, July 1 from 5 to 8 pm. We've been madly sorting, pricing and shelving so we've lots of new books for you. We have one of our tables dedicated to old and new books on Japan plus other things Japanese and the Ephemera Room is back up and... more »
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