New at Old York
Things to do at the Old York Historical Society
YORK VILLAGE - There is plenty to do at Old York this May and June.
THE MUSEUM SHOP IS OPEN
Stop by the shop to see the new season's inventory with everything from books to fine décor and from cards to jewelry. Members always receive a 10 percent discount and all proceeds benefit the Museums of Old York. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GEORGE MARSHALL STORE GALLERY
The George Marshall Store Gallery features Momentum V in the Main Level Gallery. Al Jaeger/Ceramic Wallworks and Sculpture are featured in the Dock Level Gallery. The exhibitions run through June 3.
EMERSON-WILCOX LONG PARLOR GALLERY
Beginning in June, be a part of the Emerson-Wilcox Long Parlor Gallery Opening with "York, Its People and Its Fortunes, 1785-1830," an exhibition of the stories and possessions of York residents who lived during the "federal' period - a time of great promise, prosperity and growth that reached a high point in 1807 and declined rapidly when Jefferson's embargo devastated the New England and local economies. The exhibit runs June 9 through Oct. 6, Monday through Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The opening reception will be held Friday evening, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.
OPENING DAY AND OLD FASHIONED SALE
On June 9, join Old York for a full day of family fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - free for members! Meet the new Elizabeth Perkins Fellows, see the new exhibition in the Emerson-Wilcox House and tour the museum buildings and grounds in the morning. Enjoy a variety of items for sale at bargain prices including indoor and outdoor furniture, desks, chairs, tables, lamps, linens and decorative items on the front lawn of the First Parish Church Office on York Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
