Celebrate a Midsummer’s Night on June 24 at Van Kirk Museum
Sparta. Advance registration and payment are due by June 10.
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| 22 Jun 2023 | 08:58
Here are several of the fairies, wizards, unicorns and elves you can expect to see at the Sparta Historical Society’s “Midsummer Night’s’ themed party on June 24 at the Van Kirk Museum. Photo courtesy Sheri Verrill.
Sparta Historical Society welcomes all fairies, wizards, unicorns and elves to join in for a bit of mythical fun as it celebrates the Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer.
June 21 is the longest day of the year as well as the official start of summer. It also is the inspiration behind William Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
On Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Van Kirk Museum, Sheri Verrill will host students ages seven and up to play magical games, share a mystical drink and treat, learn about mystical creatures and create a small fantasy garden to take home.
The Museum is located at 336 Main St. (Route 517; use Middle School Driveway), Sparta.
This event is limited to 20 students. Cost is $12 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
Advance registration and payment are due by June 10; refundable only if cancelled by June 17 because of program craft supply preparation.
Make check payable to Sparta Historical Society and mail to P.O. Box 312, Sparta, NJ 07871. Email email spartahistoricalsocnj@gmail.com or call 973-726-0883l after payment to reserve your spot.
‘Discover the ART in SpARTa’
The museum’s spring exhibit “Discover the ART in SpARTa” opens on Sunday, June 11 and 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. and will be open the second and fourth Sunday through July 23.
Essential information
For information or personal tour requests, visit www.vankirkmuseum.org, call 973-726-0883 or email spartahistoricalsocnj@gmail.com.
Funding has been made available in part by the N.J. Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council.
The longest day of the year, June 21 is also the official start of summer and the inspiration behind William Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
for ages 7 and up.
You’ll play magical games, share a mystical drink and treat, learn about mystical creatures and each student will create a small fantasy garden to take home!
Please note that this special event is limited to 20 students (no parents please).
Advance registration and payment are due by June 10. Refundable only if cancelled by June 17 because of program craft supply preparation.
Cost is $12 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
Make check payable to Sparta Historical Society and mail to P.O. Box 312, Sparta, NJ 07871.