December 2008

   Calendar Last Updated: December 29, 2008
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!

6PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
 
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10AM-2PM
This field trip is a
living history exploration of the American Civil
War with 6-8 dramatic and cultural workshops, a
light lunch, and a mock battle.   The field trip
normally begins at 10:00 AM and concludes between
1:30 and 2:00 PM.
This field trip is a
living history exploration of the American
Revolutionary War with 6-8 dramatic and cultural
workshops, a light lunch, and a mock battle.   The
field trip normally begins at 10:00 AM and
concludes between 1:30 and 2:00 PM.
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-12PM
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.
This field trip is a
living history exploration of the American Civil
War with 6-8 dramatic and cultural workshops, a
light lunch, and a mock battle.   The field trip
normally begins at 10:00 AM and concludes between
1:30 and 2:00 PM.
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!

5PM-


6PM-9PM

 
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10AM-2PM
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.
Experience a four hour re-creation of the
life of Californias prospecting 49ers.   Includes
up to eight workshops including gold panning, camp
life, sluice box, assaying, and chuck wagon.
Price  includes a miners light lunch.
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!

4PM-
Picture yourself weaving
with your daughter, blacksmithing with your son,
dipping a candle with your grandchild, learning
the Virginia Reel with your whole family.
Sometimes, it isn’t enough just to read about the
past.  Sometimes you have to work the soil with
your own hands.
All year round, on a daily basis, the Riley’s Farm
Adventures in the Old World Series will feature
30 minute to full day workshops, featuring a skill
from yester-year.   You can sign up for a few, or
for a whole day.

Visit our website for today’s schedule!

6PM-
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.

7PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

1PM-3PM
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

6PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
 
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10AM-2PM
This field trip is a
living history exploration of the American
Revolutionary War with 6-8 dramatic and cultural
workshops, a light lunch, and a mock battle.   The
field trip normally begins at 10:00 AM and
concludes between 1:30 and 2:00 PM.
Experience a four hour re-creation of the
life of Californias prospecting 49ers.   Includes
up to eight workshops including gold panning, camp
life, sluice box, assaying, and chuck wagon.
Price  includes a miners light lunch.

6PM-

 
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10AM-2PM
This field trip is a
living history exploration of the American
Revolutionary War with 6-8 dramatic and cultural
workshops, a light lunch, and a mock battle.   The
field trip normally begins at 10:00 AM and
concludes between 1:30 and 2:00 PM.

6PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
 
10
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9AM-1PM
Experience a four hour re-creation of the
life of Californias prospecting 49ers.   Includes
up to eight workshops including gold panning, camp
life, sluice box, assaying, and chuck wagon.
Price  includes a miners light lunch.
 
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10AM-12PM
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

6PM-

 
12
Click Here for Public Hours & Admission Policy.  Food, Fun & History!

10AM-12PM
This field trip is a
living history exploration of the American
Revolutionary War with 6-8 dramatic and cultural
workshops, a light lunch, and a mock battle.   The
field trip normally begins at 10:00 AM and
concludes between 1:30 and 2:00 PM.

1PM-4PM


7PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
 
13
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

1PM-3PM
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

6PM-
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.

7PM-
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
 
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10AM-


7PM-
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
 
16
Click Here for Public Hours & Admission Policy.  Food, Fun & History!

10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!

5PM-9PM

 
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10AM-2PM


10AM-2PM
Experience a four hour re-creation of the
life of Californias prospecting 49ers.   Includes
up to eight workshops including gold panning, camp
life, sluice box, assaying, and chuck wagon.
Price  includes a miners light lunch.
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-2PM


10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!

6PM-
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!

7PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
 
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Click Here for Public Hours & Admission Policy.  Food, Fun & History!

10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

1PM-3PM
This autumn field trip
represents an exploration of American colonial
life emphasizing the cultural and domestic
pursuits of hearth cooking, childrens period
games, cider pressing, weaving, etiquette, quill
calligraphy and more.   Two hours in length, the
field trip begins at either 9:00 AM or at 12:00
PM.   Please confirm your arrival time.

6PM-9PM
God
Bless us, everyone!   Enjoy the crisp, December
ambience of Rileys Farm and a celebration of
Charles Dickens timeless, "A Christmas
Carol!"   Enjoy a fine barbecue meal, live
music, dancing, carol singing, and
hayrides.
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!

7PM-
The Menu: Sally Lunn A
traditional English sweet bread, Spoon Bread, Corn
Chowder, Candied Carrots, Cidered Ham, Mt. Vernon
Pie-Sausage, Chicken, Vegetables in a spring form
pie crust, Ginger Bread & Yule Log Dessert, Hot
Cider, Coffee (Alcohol is not served, but you may
bring your own
beverages. Wine glasses will be on each table.
Please drink responsibly.)


Activities: 18th Century Dancing (No Previous
Instruction Required), Carol Singing,  A Christmas
Message, Cider Pressing, Candle Dipping, (Take
home your own Christmas Candle) Live Colonial
Music!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!
 
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10AM-
Taking on a Christmas
Twist for the holidays, our new Adventures in the
Old World Programs includes: Apple Pie Baking,
Christmas Story Telling, Wreath Making,
Gingerbread Man Decorating, Carol Singing and
Dancing. Of course you can still shoot archery or
throw Tomahawks. On Saturdays, you can even meet
father Christmas!