| Chesterfield History Camps Scheduled in July & August |
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From Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 09:00am To Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 01:00pm
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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks & Recreation will present two “Lord Chesterfield” History Day Camps for children ages 8-12 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 27-29 and August 17-19, 2010.
The camps will include a half-day session at each of the following historic sites located near the county government complex off Iron Bridge Road: Magnolia Grange Plantation house museum, the County Museum and historic Castlewood.
The “Lord Chesterfield” Day Camps will offer a variety of activities typical of 19th century plantation life in rural Chesterfield, including domestic chores and period children’s games as well as the life of a Civil War soldier, Colonial militia training, coal mining and railroad history, and archeology.
The cost for each camp is $65 per child which includes snacks and water. A maximum of 15 participants per camp will be accepted. Pre-paid registration is required; checks should be made payable to Chesterfield Historical Society and mailed to PO Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832. |
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Contact : 804.796.7131 www.chesterlions.com or www.chesterfieldhistory.com |
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