Thursday, May 14, 6pm Living The Old House Dream With WHALE Historic homes can be unique, charming, beautiful, and intimidating maintenance and restoration projects. At this talk, hear from an expert about best practices, processes, and resources and gain insight into preserving an older home. Part of Preservation AHA!
Tuesday, May 19, 7pm – 9pm Modern Music Concert in the Garden Featuring New Bedford High School Jazz Band, Steel Band, and Rock Band- This concert features student musicians from New Bedford High School performing various pieces of jazz, and contemporary repertoire from the last 100 years. The New Bedford High School Jazz Band is an after-school ensemble directed by Tim Mason specializing in multiple styles of jazz and improvisation. The New Bedford High School Steel Band is an after-school band, grades 6-8, conducted by Lee Dias. They perform contemporary music steeped in the traditions of Trinidad and Tobago. The New Bedford High School Rock Band is directed by Tom O’Leary and performs tasteful modern music from different eras of Rock and Roll History. Free admission; general seating on the lawn and patio.
Wednesday, May 20, noon Family Storytime With the New Bedford Free Public Library Meet in the mansion for an engaging half hour of stories for the whole family. After the stories, take home a family fun craft kit to collaborate and create together, or stay to tour the house and grounds! Family Storytime runs on the third Wednesday of every month. Open to all ages with accompanying adult. Free.
Tuesday, June 9, 6:30pm Garden Tour Rick Finneran, RJD’s Lead Gardener and an American Rose Society certified rosarian, gives a 45-minute tour in the garden, highlighting what’s in bloom and the hidden gems on the property. Free.
Friday, June 12 The Annual Garden Party of the RJD House & Garden Save the date! Our annual party in the garden includes seasonal hors d’oeuvres, great décor, and creative ways to support the Museum. Details coming by May 1.
Wednesday, June 17, noon Family Storytime With the New Bedford Free Public Library Meet in the mansion for an engaging half hour of stories for the whole family. After the stories, take home a family fun craft kit to collaborate and create together, or stay to tour the house and grounds! Family Storytime runs on the third Wednesday of every month. Open to all ages with accompanying adult. Free.
Tuesday, June 23, 4:30pm – 8:30pm Slice of History Civics Fair Drop by our beautiful house and gardens for a “slice of history” as well as a slice of pizza! Engage with your community all while learning about local history. Community organizations will be present to distribute information on everything from voter registration to local history. The fair will also feature a program of guest speakers talking about community engagement. This program is a part of Civic Season, through Made By Us. Contributing organizations and speakers will be announced closer to the event. Are you a local organization that wants to table? Reach out to Lauren Pothier at lpothier rjdmuseum org / (508) 997-1401