The Rock Hall Country Fair will be held on Oct. 23 and 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rock Hall Museum at 199 Broadway in Lawrence. "Ye Pyrate Brotherhood" presents a weekend of swashbuckling pirate shows, treasure hunts and sea shanties.
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Rock Hall will also present a harvest market, scarecrow making, pumpkin patch, food court, pony rides, animal farm and craft area for children.
"In addition to all the fun and excitement of a country fair, a visit to Rock Hall provides a wonderful opportunity to relive the sights and sounds of colonial era Hempstead Town," stated Supervisor Murray. "Along with the many country fair events, I invite you to tour the museum and experience an authentic 18th Century home and life-style."
Admission and parking are free. A busy weekend of Colonial era re-enactments includes demonstrations and hands-on displays of 18th Century cooking, games, music and craft making. There will also be regularly scheduled tours of the museum, cellar exhibits, cold storage area and wine cellar.
A wide variety of children's activities is available, including a colonial craft workshop (fee), a pumpkin patch, pony rides, scarecrow making (fee), games and contests. Children are also invited to wear their best pirate costumes and join the merry band of "Ye Pyrate Brotherhood."
Rock Hall has many other exciting events scheduled in the months ahead. For information on upcoming programs, including some very special holiday celebrations, call the museum at (516) 239-1157.
"A visit to the Rock Hall Country Fair is a great way to spend an autumn afternoon," stated Councilman James Darcy. "Bring the entire family and enjoy a fun-filled day at Hempstead Town's very own history museum."
