Kids Winter Workshop Set March 24

CAPE MAY – What did people wear before there were jeans and T-shirts? Sat., March 24, kids can find out all about how Victorians dressed and learn about the material, care and style of Victorian clothing while having a great time with hands-on activities at the third of four Kids Winter Workshops – a new program of crafts and stories sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and presented by the Friends of the Physick Estate.
Kids will learn about the styles of Victorian clothing for men, women and children, along with how much time it took to keep clothes clean and pressed in the late 1800s. First, at the Carriage House, kids will hear about Victorian dresses, shoes and accessories, along with men’s and children’s clothing. Then, it’s off to the Physick mansion where children will be able to explore the Victorian house museum with the help of guides, and see scrub boards, “sad irons” and sewing machines and see how it took hours for servants to wash and iron clothing in a Victorian household. Back at the Carriage House, children will have fun trying on clothing from the Victorian era.
The Friends of the Physick Estate will present this fun program especially suited for children aged 7-10, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Admission is $10; $7 for MAC members. Admission is limited and advance registration required. Please call 609-884-5404 ext. 126 to register or for further information.
The final topic in the series is a program on architecture. On April 14, kids will find out about Frank Furness, the renowned architect to whom the design of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate is attributed and see the Physick Estate up close.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at www.capemaymac.org. For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508.
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