2011 Program Schedule

Saturdays and Sundays
April 2 through October 30 — 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Scheduled Tours of the Historic Grange Mansion
Adults $4 — Students $1

Regularly scheduled tours are conducted from April 2 to October 30
and in the month of December. They are held on Saturdays and Sundays
from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. The last tour begins at 3:30 pm.

In 2011, there will be no tours on May 28-29, July 2-3, September 3-4,
October 1, and during special events and rentals.

Private tours for groups are available by appointment.

Please telephone 610-446-4958 for further tour information.

The Grange Gift Shoppe is open during tour hours.


Saturday, March 26
Attic Treasures Sale — 9:00 am - Noon
(Rain or Shine in the Carriage House)


Saturday, April 16 — 9:00 am - Noon
Earth Day at the Grange Estate

Cobbs Creek Cleanup
Wear your boots and bring your gloves


Sunday, April 17 — 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Arbor Day at the Grange Estate

Friends of the Grange will celebrate Arbor Day with a ceremony for
F. William Coster, late past president of Friends of the Grange

Musical recital by Andrea Broido

Light refreshments will be served in the mansion and the public is welcome


Sunday, May 1 — 1:00 pm to 4 pm
Mimosa, Tea and Tour

Presented by Friends of the Grange

$30.00 per person — Advance reservations are required as seating is limited.

Plan to spend the afternoon enjoying delightful petit sandwiches,
tasteful teas and a sparkling glass of champagne and orange juice.

Please make checks payable to Friends of the Grange, Inc.


Thursday, May 5 — 7:15 pm
Annual Membership Meeting

President William P. Penn will give annual report

Special Commemoration honoring Ken Tiss

Light refreshments will be served

Public is welcome


Sunday, June 5 — 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Heritage Day

Presented by the Haverford Township Historical Society

Friends of the Grange will have a display booth
on Karakung Drive

Walk the new Heritage Trail to the Grange Estate

Mansion tours will be available


Thursday, June 9 — 6:00 - 9:00 pm
“Savor the Flavor of Haverford”

Local establishments bring their specialties to the Grange Estate
for a fun night of entertainment, food and drink.

Musical Entertainment by “Scintillations, the Band”

Bring all of your friends for a very special night out!

$25.00 per person


Friday, July 1 — 7:00 pm to 9 pm — New Date for 2011
Independence Day Celebration

A very special production for tonight's program
"Women's History Comes Alive"

"Women's History Comes Alive" is a unique combination of history,
music and artifacts.

In this one hour program, Ms. Roz Benton invites the audience to
salute the spirit of women who had the courage to follow their dreams,
sometimes risking everything for equal rights.

The profile of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her vital role in advancing
women's rights is demonstrated. Dressed as a suffragette, Benton gets the
audience's attention right at the beginning, by singing one of the songs
sung at their dramatic rallies.

On the Mansion Front Porch — Light refreshments will be served

Admission $12.00 for checks received no later than June 27.
All others $15.00.

Make checks payable to Friends of the Grange, Inc.

(In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at
St. James UCC Fellowship Hall)


Saturday, July 16
Harvesting of Honey
(Rain or Shine)

Beverly Rorer, Roz Benton, Hazel Delikatny
Grange Estate Beekeepers

9:00 am - Noon — Begin removal of honey from the frames
(Mansion kitchen — enter at rear)

12:00 - 1:00 pm — Lunch break

1:00 - 3:00 pm — Continue process of honey removal and honey sale


Weeks of July 11, July 18 & August 1
Monday to Friday, Half-day Sessions
Roving Nature Center

Three one-week nature camps at the Grange Estate

Morning session — 9:30 am to Noon — 4-6 year olds
Afternoon session — 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm — 6-10 year olds
$85 per week for residents, $95 for non-residents

Week of July 11
Morning: "Roving Rangers Nature Safari: Sylvan Secrets"
Afternoon: "Jr. Naturalists Outdoor Society: Passport to Adventure"

Week of July 18
Morning: "Wildlife Trackers!"
Afternoon: "Wildlife Mission: Incredible"

Week of August 1 — New Programs for 2011
Morning: "Underwater Adventures"
Afternoon: "Green Generations"

Call or email the office at grangeest@verizon.net
for information and registration materials


Wednesday, August 3 — 7:00 pm
Magic Show and Ice Cream Treat

Family entertainment by “Magic Ari”

Admission $4.00 for those with phone reservations
received no later than July 31 — Admission for all others is $5.00.

Fun family entertainment and delicious ice cream treats!

Call 610-446-4958 for information and reservations


Saturday, September 24 — 9:00 am - Noon
Attic Treasures Sale
(Rain or Shine)

Please call if you have any items to donate.


Sunday, October 9 — 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Open House
Pumpkin Painting & Scarecrow Workshop

Pumpkin painting begins at 1:30 pm and costs $5.00

Scarecrow making begins at 2:30 pm and costs $5.00
NOTE: Please bring your own clothing for stuffing!

Scavenger Hunt for the Kids

Start your holiday shopping in our Grange Gift Shoppe
where a wide selection of gifts will be available.


Saturday, October 22 and
Sunday, October 23 — 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Haunted Walk at the Grange

Presented by the Girl Scouts
View the grounds of The Grange in a whole new light.
Don't let a walk at night make you squeamish or screamish!
Look out for ghosts and freaky creatures on the grounds.


Saturday, December 3 — 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Christmas Champagne Celebration

First stop by our Model Train Display in the Carriage House
then step into our beautifully decorated mansion where you can
preview our trees, each trimmed with different themes

Champagne punch as well as non-alcoholic punch with
tasty hors d’oeuvres and desserts

Admission is $15.00 for checks received no later than November 27.
All others $18.00.

Make checks payable to Friends of the Grange, Inc.


Beginning Sunday, December 4 — 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Holiday Weekends at the Grange Estate

December 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 31 and January 1, 7 and 8
Closed December 24 & 25

Visit our Model Train Display in the Carriage House

Tour the beautifully decorated mansion and visit our delightful
Gift Shoppe stocked with unique seasonal gifts

Admission is free to the Model Train Display

Admission to the Mansion is $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for students


Cultural, historical and environmental programs
are offered by The Friends of the Grange, Inc.
All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Grange Estate
Please telephone 610.446.4958 for a copy of events