Hands-On History! - Seton Shrine
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Hands-On History!

July 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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One event on July 23, 2022 at 11:00 am

Hands-On History!

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 11am & 2pm

Discover life during Mother Seton times through activities, crafts, or games. Fun for all ages; Free Program. Select dates to see what aspect of Mother Seton’s life you can immerse yourself in during our Living History Program (2nd and 4th Saturdays).

July 9: Stars and Stripes

In 1818, Congress decided to limit the stripes to 13, arranged horizontally, and to add a new star for every new state. Betsy Ross was the creator of the five-pointed star. Learn how to cut the five-pointed star while hearing the stories behind this special star.

July 23: Carding wool

Learn how the Sisters of St. Joseph’s and local people in the 1800s would prepare wool to make clothing.

Learn about Living History here

Details

Date:
July 23, 2022
Time:
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
339 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727 United States
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