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New Summer Events at Midway Village By Peggy Werner
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hether you’re interested in history, education, gardening, volunteering or just having fun with others, there’s something for you this summer at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford. The summer lineup features new events including Lamplight Evening Tours, The Oregon Trail: IRL (in Real Life), Yoga in the Village and Rockford’s Culture Crawl. “Summer is a busy time at the museum and the focus is on new and interesting events to attract people of all ages and encourage them to visit and learn about Rockford history,” says Lonna Converso, director of marketing and social media. “The experiences are immersive and interactive, so visitors can learn about their community and what history means to all of us.”
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Victorian Tea The deadline to register for the popular Victorian Summer Tea event is May 22. This year’s tea will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, in the historic Chamberlain Hotel. The menu will include a three-course meal and endless pots of summer teas. After the meal, make your own Victorian hat with guidance from an expert. Admission is $35 for adults, $30 for members, $20 for 17 years and under. Costumed interpreters in Midway Village’s Junior Program will be helping out. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to wear historically appropriate dress.
Alyssa McGhghy, special events coordinator, says the evening tours will help people to experience Midway Village in another “ambiance,” and will be useful to people who can’t attend daytime events.
Lamplight Evening Tours The new Lamplight Evening Tours will be at 7 p.m. every Wednesday, June through August, led by history interpreters dressed in 1900s clothing.
The Oregon Trail: IRL Learn how to treat a snakebite, ford a river, fix a wagon wheel and sharpen your other pioneer skills to see if you have what it takes to successfully travel the
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To advertise call 815-316-2300
Yoga in the Village Yoga in the Village will be led by certified yoga instructor Amanda Stivers at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13. The class is open to all levels. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Cost is $12 per person, $10 for members. Those under 13 are admitted for free. Registration deadline is July 11. If the day is successful, more yoga events will be added next year.
