Settlers, Inc. Programs

Settlers, Inc. offers a series of "hands-on" history programs. Costumed instructors share their expertise in hand arts and related history. These programs are open to the public by advance registration. Programs may be taken individually for $12 for Settler members and $15 for non-members, or as a series of six included in the $50 Settler Hand Arts Series Membership.

Call Series Chairperson Judy Bozarth at 260-637-6692 for more Series Hand-Arts Program information.


Settlers, Inc.
Programs

Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for registration, program artifacts display, and refreshments. Programs begin at 9:30 a.m.


Settler Series Program 2010-2011
Now & Then!

Morning Series Program: doors open at 9:00 a.m. for registration, program display, and refreshments. The program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Evening Series Program: doors open at 6:30 p.m. for registration, program display, and refreshments. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. Class min. = 10.

Oct. 14, 2010
Morning Series Program
Cookin. Up Corn: Black pot Cooking in the Log House
Nov. 11, 2010
Morning Series Program
Tea with the Swinney Girls! Meet the daughters of Thomas and Lucy Swinney, tour their home and share sweets, savories and a cup of tea with them.
Feb. 10, 2011
Morning and Evening Series Program
Valentine Lovelore. Learn the history of Valentine's Day and create a beautiful Valentine from paper.
Mar. 10, 2011
Morning Series Program
You've Got Me on Pins and Needles! The history of needles and pins, and a collection of pin cushions..create your own with scraps and snippets!
Apr. 14, 2011
Morning and Evening Series Program
The Gourd, the Bad, and the Ugly. See for yourself the many uses of the simple gourd, both historical and modern.
May. 12, 2011
Morning Series Program
Handy Kitchen Gardens. In the Spring, touch, taste, smell and plant herbs for your very own handy kitchen garden.



Settlers, Inc.
Calendar of Events

West Central Historic Home Tour &
Swinney Homestead Open House
September 11 and 12, 2010
Gen Dornbush, 260-897-2036

Johnny Appleseed Festival
September 18 and 19, 2010
Louise Larsen, 432-7314

Bus Tour of local history of Allen County &
lunch at the Swinney Homestead
October 9, 2010
Louise Larsen, 432-7314

2010 - 2011 Series: Now & Then
begins October 14, 2010
Judy Bozarth, 637-6692

Christmas Tea at the Swinney House
December 3 and 4, 2010
Denise Keane, 486-8903

Herbs & Perennials Plant Sale & Open House
May 6, 2011
D. Kane, 338-0812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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