Early American Textile Display
Explore the fascinating world of early American textile production at the Depreciation Lands Museum’s interactive textile area. Our collection includes
Explore the fascinating world of early American textile production at the Depreciation Lands Museum’s interactive textile area. Our collection includes
Pop-Up Sundays at the Depreciation Lands Museum are a series of special events dedicated to exploring various facets of early
The McCaslin School: A Journey into Hampton Township’s Educational Heritage Nestled within our museum grounds, the replica of the McCaslin
🍂 Step back in time at the Hydref Fall Festival & Market Faire! 🍁 Join us on October 5th from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Depreciation Lands Museum for a day filled with 18th-century charm and autumnal festivities. Experience history come alive with skilled craftspeople, reenactors, and purveyors of goods, all set against the beautiful backdrop of fall. 🌾 Highlights include: Traditional crafts and activities like making jump ropes, musket balls, and cornhusk dolls. Authentic 18th-century food and music. Interactive displays and talks by historical experts. Fun for kids with games, toys, and a chance to make their
🌙 Step Into the Shadows with This Year’s Lantern Tours: The Deacon’s Tales 🌙 October 19th, 6:00 PM – Last tour leaves at 10:00 PM Join us on October 19th for an unforgettable evening of eerie history at the Depreciation Lands Museum. As night falls, step into the past with our Lantern Tours: The Deacon’s Tales, where shadows and stories intertwine. Guided by lantern light, you’ll hear spine-chilling tales that will immerse you in the dark mysteries of the colonial era. Tours begin at 6:00 PM, with the last tour departing at 10:00 PM. Space is limited, so be sure
Calling all ghosts, goblins, and little witches! On [Insert Date], the Depreciation Lands Museum invites you to our special Trick or Treat Day. Children who come dressed in their favorite costumes will enjoy free admission to the museum. We’ll be handing out candy, treats, and other fun surprises as you explore our historic village. Bring the whole family for a day of frightful fun, and don’t forget your costume—it’s sure to be a boo-tiful time!
THE STORY OF TALLEY CAVEY: THE ROOTS OF HAMPTON TOWNSHIP By Jonathan Klemens, MSLBE Author and Historian With the granting
By Jonathan Klemens, FSA-Scot Author and Historian Surviving the 18th Century was a very perilous challenge. If war or Indian
By Jonathan Klemens, FSA-Scot Author and Historian Marquis de Lafayette Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roche Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de
Rediscovering 18th-Century Boiled Dinners By Kimberly Chaffee, BA-English, PLCGS -American Records As the warmth of spring breathes new life into
18th Century Gentry Handwork By Kimberly Chaffee In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to forget the
A Journey Through History and Preservation by Kimberly Chaffee As summer days passed and fall was nearing, our post-revolutionary brethren