Massie Heritage Center and the Junior League of Savannah will sponsor three family friendly seasonal events at historic Calhoun Square during October and December, 2007 and April 2008. Through the Eyes of a Child: Victorian Savannah will offer families opportunities to experience Savannah’s Victorian heritage through three planned Saturday events offering rich insights into Savannah’s history from the perspective of a child. www.jrleaguesav.org
Event 1: A Harvest Celebration at Calhoun Square,
October 20, 2007
Storytelling with Ronni Carpenter
Carriage rides around the square
Victorian arts and crafts
Square dancing
Children’s parlor games
Pumpkin decorating and a pumpkin patch
Tours at Massie Heritage Center
A Harvest Celebration
Event 2: A Victorian Christmas at Massie,
December 15, 2007
Storytelling with Ronni Carpenter and the Storystagers
Victorian parlor games
Gingerbread cookies
Holiday arts and crafts: Victorian sachets, fans, Bilbo catchers, popcorn-cranberry garlands, bird feeders
Tours at Massie Heritage Center
A Victorian Christmas
Event 3: Springtime at Massie,
April 26, 2008
Storytelling
Hoop rolling
International dances
Flower making and other Victorian arts and crafts