LEWISBURG, (Pa.) – Preparations for Packwood House Museum’s Annual Fundraising Dinner are underway. This year’s dinner, held on April 6th at 7 p.m., will feature regional cuisine from around the United States. Created and served by the students of The School of Business and Hospitality at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, the evening will start in the Reception Room with drinks and hors-d’oeuvres from the Pacific Northwest, including smoked salmon, Asian-influenced beef, and tofu. After moving to the Dining Room, a New Orleans appetizer of smoked duck ham with pears and onions will begin the meal, followed by New England clam chowder for the soup course. Next, from Wisconsin, a pear salad with blue cheese and shallot vinaigrette will be served. After an intermezzo of tropical citrus sorbet, a South West seafood course of chipotlé-seared scallop with pear and sundried tomato polenta will be served, followed by a Heartland-style entrée of carved herb-and-garlic-crusted loin of beef with classic au jus lie and potato cake. While a dessert of Florida key lime pie and coconut panna cotta is being prepared, guests will be treated to a tour of the first floor of the museum by Jennifer Snyder, administrator of Packwood House Museum. The memorable evening will conclude as the diners retire to the Reception Room to enjoy an aperitif and reminisce about this unforgettable evening.

Raffle tickets for the fundraiser are on sale in the Museum’s Tour Center at 15 North Water Street, Lewisburg, or from any Museum Member, and cost $5.00 each or six for $25.00. The winning ticket holder, drawn at 3 p.m. on March 16, 2019, in the Tour Center, will share the gourmet meal with seven guests in the Museum’s Dining Room April 6th.

All proceeds from the ticket sales benefit Packwood House Museum. Supporting this annual fundraising event offers the winner an opportunity to entertain family and friends in a unique setting at a surprisingly low cost and to sustain Packwood House Museum and its positive contribution to life in the Susquehanna Valley.

For more information on the event, please contact Packwood House Museum at (570) 524-0323 or by e-mail at info@packwoodhousemuseum.com.

Preparations for Packwood House Museum’s Annual Fundraising Dinner are underway. This year’s dinner will be held on April 6th at 7 p.m. Created and served by the students of The School of Business and Hospitality at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, the evening will start with drinks and hors-d’oeuvres in the Museum’s Reception Room and will feature a seven-course culinary extravaganza featuring regional American cuisine. While dessert is being prepared, guests will be treated to a tour of the first floor of the museum by Jennifer Snyder, administrator of Packwood House Museum.

Raffle tickets for the fundraiser can be purchased in the Museum’s Tour Center at 15 North Water Street, Lewisburg, or by Paypal here. Individual tickets cost $5.00 each, or you can purchase six for $25.00. The winning ticket will be drawn at 3 p.m. on March 16th, in the Tour Center.

All proceeds from the ticket sales benefit Packwood House Museum and its programming. Supporting this annual fundraising event offers the winner an opportunity to entertain family and friends in a unique setting at a surprisingly low cost and to sustain Packwood House Museum and its positive contribution to life in the Susquehanna Valley.

For more information on the event, please contact Packwood House Museum at (570) 524-0323 or by e-mail at info@packwoodhousemuseum.com.

 

LEWISBURG, (Pa.)–The Packwood House Museum is now accepting donations of items for its annual Attic Tag Sale, which will be held February 26 – March 9, 2019. The sale, held in the Museum’s Tour Center, is one of the museum’s most popular and successful fund-raisers. All proceeds benefit Packwood House Museum. Items that can be sold include books, jewelry, glass, china, kitchenware, furniture, toys, lamps, postcards, sporting equipment, craft items, holiday decorations – anything except for televisions, computers and other electronics, encyclopedia sets and clothing, although the Museum does accept vintage accessories. Kitchen appliances will be accepted but must be in working order. All donations are tax-deductible.

Through January 5, donations can be dropped off at the Tour Center during the Museum’s regular business hours of Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for the holidays: Packwood House will close for Thanksgiving November 22-24 and Christmas December 25-January 1. From January 7 through February 9, the Museum will be closed for Winter Break, so please make an appointment to drop off your items during this period by calling (570) 524-0323. The Tour Center is located at 15 North Water Street, Lewisburg. For more information concerning the Packwood House Museum or the Attic Tag Sale, visit www.packwoodhousemuseum.com or call the Museum at (570) 524-0323.

LEWISBURG, (Pa.)–The Packwood House Museum in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, invites the public to an auction taking place on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at the museum’s tour center at 15 North Water Street beginning at 8:30 am. Proceeds will benefit Packwood House Museum, a 501(c) 3 institution and a significant contributor to the cultural life of the community.

The auction will be run by Hess Auctioneers. Food will be available the day of the auction. Items included in the auction can be previewed on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, from 1 to 5 PM in the Kelly Gallery in the tour center (see address above). A complete listing & photos will be available on www.auctionzip.com #2399 or #2189.

None of the items for sale are from the original museum collection, nor are they relevant to the museum’s presentation of local history. Such ‘housekeeping’ is a standard part of collection management and supports the efficient use of museum resources.

Consignments will not be accepted. Donations will be accepted at the discretion of Packwood’s Auction Committee.

For more information, please contact the museum at (570) 524-0323.

LEWISBURG, (Pa.) – Packwood House Museum is pleased to announce the next installment in its summer kids’ series will be held on Tuesday, June 25th, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. “Folktales,” featuring Welsh-born Fiona Powell, will delight kids of all ages as Powell, dressed as a weaver, tells stories and tales from around the world while she spins at her wheel. The program is open to all ages.

Packwood House Museum’s 2018 Summer Programs for Kids runs June 19th through August 14th. Each session will be held 10:30 a.m. until noon on Tuesday mornings at the museum’s Tour Center, located at 15 North Water Street in Lewisburg, unless otherwise noted. All programs are free, but space is limited and the museum requests that parents pre-register their children by calling the museum at 570-524-0323. Parents are also asked to call the museum if they need to cancel a reservation, as these programs are very popular and there is usually a waiting list. Funding for the programs has been provided by a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts. All supplies will be provided.

For more information about the museum or its programs and exhibits, visit www.packwoodhousemusem.com, or call 570-524-0323.

LEWISBURG, (Pa.) – Seats are still available for Packwood House Museum’s children’s program on Tuesday, June 19, featuring “The Great Renaldo.” Beginning at 10:30, the 1950s-style magic show will amaze young and old alike! The program is open to all ages, but registration is required.

Packwood House Museum’s 2018 Summer Programs for Kids runs June 19th through August 14th. Each session will be held 10:30 a.m. until noon on Tuesday mornings at the museum’s Tour Center, located at 15 North Water Street in Lewisburg, unless otherwise noted. All programs are free, but space is limited and the museum requests that parents pre-register their children by calling the museum at 570-524-0323. Parents are also asked to call the museum if they need to cancel a reservation, as these programs are very popular and there is usually a waiting list. Funding for the programs has been provided by a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts. All supplies will be provided.

For more information about the museum or its programs and exhibits, visit www.packwoodhousemusem.com, or call 570-524-0323.

LEWISBURG, (Pa.)–Packwood House Museum is pleased to announce its 2018 Summer Programs for Kids. Each session will be held from 10:30 a.m. until approximately noon on Tuesday mornings from June 19th through August 14th at the museum’s Tour Center, located at 15 North Water Street in Lewisburg. All programs are free, but space is limited so registration is required. If your plans change and you cannot attend a workshop you signed up for, please have the courtesy to call so another child can fill the vacancy in these popular programs. Funding for the programs has been provided for by a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts.

 

June 19 – The Great Renaldo
Come one, come all! Step right up and see the show! The Great Renaldo will wow you with his 1950s-style magic show. Open to all ages, with some audience participation.

 

June 26 – Folktales, with Fiona Powell

Welsh-born Fiona Powell, dressed as a weaver, will delight kids of all ages with folk tales from around the world as she spins at her wheel. Open to all ages.

 

July 10 – Art Sketching on CDs, with Susan Colón

Students will learn how to take a blast from the past – a compact disc – and turn it into a work of art by just learning some simple techniques and using lots of creativity. Ages 5 and up. Limited seating.

 

July 17 – Paint Dunking, with Susan Colón

The class will learn a really cool new method, that has some science to it, in which they will get paint to float and then ‘dip’ cups and other glass items into it to create one of a kind, really cool crafts. Ages 5 and up. Limited seating.

 

July 24 – Explore Drawing, with Barbara Baker
Students will explore ways to draw through the use of three different mediums: graphite pencils, oil pastels, and colored pencils. Open to kids ages 5 through 12 and all skill levels. Limited seating.

 

July 31 – Mason Jar Lid Sun Catchers, with Susan Colón

The class will be making beautiful light catchers using different techniques and artistry, and it will all begin with a mason jar lid! Ages 5 and up. Limited seating.

 

August 7 – Fun with Leather, with Susan Colón

Students will be using their creative smarts to make leather earrings, retro bracelets (for guys or girls) and other charming crafts with leather and leather-like products. Ages 5 and up. Limited seating.

 

August 14 – Songs and Stories About Bugs, with Matthew Dodd

Dressed in costume and using props and backdrops, Mr. Dodd will entertain listeners with songs and stories about all of the creepy-crawlies that nature provides us. Open to all ages.

 

Packwood House Museum is located at 15 North Water Street in Lewisburg. To register your child for a program, call 570-524-0323. For more information about the museum visit www.packwoodhousemuseum.com.