Spend February Vacation With Abe Lincoln

There's a lot happening at the in the coming weeks. Take a look at what's on the schedule.

February Vacation Week:

A Visit with Abraham Lincoln
Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20

The Concord Museum is pleased to once again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Matching Lincoln’s height and beard, Wood bears enough of a resemblance to our 16th president to make heads turn. His first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, his campaign debates, the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. A member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, Steve Wood has performed at schools, libraries, historical societies, and community events since 1995, and in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit, “American Originals.” Recommended for all ages, 1-2 p.m., by reservation only. Reserve early as space is limited. Non-members $10, $5 per child; members $7, $3 per child. Be sure to stop by the Museum Shop to purchase your own stovepipe hat!

Tea for Two: An Adult/Child Tea with Louisa May Alcott
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.

Delight your child or grandchild with an afternoon with Louisa May Alcott!  Make the day a special outing by sipping cocoa or tea in Daniel Chester French Hall while you enjoy tasty treats and listen to stories of Louisa’s adventures and her book "Little Women." After tea, make a keepsake to take home with you to remember your trip to the Museum and your visit with Louisa. $10 per child; $15 per accompanying adult — recommended for ages 7 and up; by advance reservation only.

Tea and Sweets, Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 3 through March 31

This winter, invite a friend, neighbor or family member to elegant Brooke Hall at the Concord Museum for a relaxing afternoon of tea and sweets and a visit to the Museum’s history and decorative arts galleries. Sweets provided by Vicki Lee’s Bakeshop of Belmont and tea served with the jewel-like, handmade, silken tea infusers and tea accoutrements crafted by Tea Forté of Concord make the experience a memorable one.  Fridays and Saturdays, February 3 through March 31; seatings at 1:30 and 3 p.m., by advance reservation only. $20 per person, includes Museum admission.

Want to learn more about the versatility of tea? Join us for a Tea Time Conversation with expert Chef Victoria Connell on Saturday, Feb. 11. Enjoy cups of tea and specialty treats infused with different flavors of tea.  Learn about the new trend that creatively blends the use of tea in sweet and savory flavor profiles. Connell is an associate professor in Southern New Hampshire University's Culinary Program, and has written and taught curricula for the pastry arts program since 1985. Time: 2-4 p.m. (Seating at 2); $25 per person; by reservation only.

Skinner Appraisal Day, Saturday, March 10

Do you have a family heirloom passed down through generations? Maybe a great yard sale item or flea market find that might be a treasure? Would you like to know what it is worth? Bring your special items to the Skinner Appraisal Day on Saturday, March 10 for a verbal appraisal. With galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, Skinner is a leading full-service auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and fine art.

Appraisals will be conducted by Stephen Fletcher and LaGina Austin. As Executive Vice President of Skinner, Inc. and Director of the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department, Stephen Fletcher is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on early American furniture, decorative arts, and folk art. LaGina Austin is Skinner’s Director of Appraisal & Auction Services. As a Senior Appraiser she evaluates and brings to auction a wide range of material, including American and European antiques, fine art, ephemera, and collectibles. In conducting her very first Appraisal Day for Skinner, she identified what turned out to be a $250,000 painting!

The Skinner Appraisal Day is offered in association with the Concord Museum’s 125th anniversary exhibition, .

The cost of the Appraisal Day is: Concord Museum Members, $15 for one item or $35 for three; others, $20 for one item or $50 for three. The event will run from 11 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and reservations are required. To make reservations, please call the Concord Museum. Reserve early as space is limited. All proceeds benefit the Concord Museum. Tips: Attendees should not bring coins, stamps, jewelry, and musical instruments to be appraised. Paintings and other art objects are highly recommended. Skinner also recommends that good quality photos be substituted for large or particularly fragile items. For services of china or silver, one example of each piece in a set accompanied by a list of the total number of pieces can serve to represent the entire set. 

For more information, or to reserve you spot at any one of these events, call the Concord Museum at (978) 369-9763.