The Rittenhouse Orrery and case at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia has been reinstalled on the sixth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. The sixth floor will re-open to the public in early March 2013.
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HARVEST DAY WOODWORK DEMONSTRATION
The weather was perfect for Harvest Day at Mount Pleasant and there was a steady stream of interested visitors to my bench with a number of them trying out the planes when I was planning a board to make a panel for a framed door. It was interesting to hear a lot of "So that's … Continue reading HARVEST DAY WOODWORK DEMONSTRATION
HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MOUNT PLEASANT
On Sunday, October 14 I will be demonstrating early 18th century joinery at Mount Pleasant during the fall Harvest Festival along with demonstrations of apple pressing, beer making, candle making, and weaving. The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra will provide accompaniment and Yards Brewery Company will be there for a beer tasting. You heard right, … Continue reading HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MOUNT PLEASANT
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” Aesop
Some things to be thankful for... Those that came before you Accidental survivals There are still those who can teach you how to hew a log and split a shingle That people take their camera with them everywhere Busy, bustling times And times for contemplation
In Proportion to the Trouble 