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Upcoming Events

Docent Training Class - Historic Houses
Beginning April 14
9 to 11 a.m.
The Center for History is accepting registration for training for those interested in conducting guided tours of the museum’s historic houses. Two sessions of classes will take place weekly for six weeks from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. beginning Monday, April 14, and Saturday, April 19. more...

School Program - Ice Age Days
May 6 - 9
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New this year in the school programs line-up is Ice Age Days, in which students will study fossilized remains from the prehistory of the area and participate in an archaeological dig. The program will examine the area as it appeared millions of years ago. Reservations are required.

Springtime in the Oliver Gardens: Insights in History for Seniors
Wednesday, May 7
1:30 p.m.
Deb Neumann will talk about plants and flowers that bloom in spring, and the history of the Oliver Gardens. A short tour of the gardens will follow. $3; reservations requested by May 5.

Members-only Preview: 100 Years of Design
Sunday, May 11
12 to 5 p.m.
Members will have a day to themselves to view the exhibit before its official public opening.

 

TGIF: Music in the Gardens - The Whistle Pigs
Friday, June 6
5 to 8:30 p.m.
The jammin’ sounds of the Whistle Pigs fill the lush Historic Oliver Gardens at this summertime favorite. Presented by the Center for History and 88.1 WVPE Public Radio. Food and drink sold; no carry-in, please. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Event held rain or shine. $5; free to Center for History or WVPE members.

TGIF: Music in the Gardens - Danny Barber’s JazzCats
Friday, August 1
5 to 8:30 p.m.
Danny Barber’s JazzCats take center stage in the lush Historic Oliver Gardens at this summertime favorite. Presented by the Center for History and 88.1 WVPE Public. Food and drink sold; no carry-in, please. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Event held rain or shine. $5; free to Center for History or WVPE members.