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 43rd EDITION FOJJH E-NEWSLETTER

JULY 2012      
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"This country and this people seem to have been made for each other..."
 John Jay - Federalist Paper No. 2 

Independence Day Fair
Wednesday, July 4th

11am to 4pm 

Please join Friends of John Jay Homestead and the Rotary Club of Bedford-Armonk on Wednesday, July 4th for a celebration of America's founding at the Independence Day Fair. 

 

Bring your family for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence and sign a copy.  Stay for the family fun including sheep herding, bee keeping and blacksmith demonstrations, crafts, hayrides, games, live music, log cutting and plenty of food from the grill.  And don't forget to enter a pie for the apple pie contest!   

Admission to grounds and Reading are free; food, house tours and some special activities are available by ticket purchase.     

 

Download the Apple Pie Contest Form Here

  

More about the Fair 

  

And there are many opportunities to volunteer at the Fair, CLICK HERE to volunteer  

 

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Summer History Adventure Days

July 23th - 27th

Patriots, Loyalists and the Fight for Independence


July 30th - August 3rd

Apples, Bees, and Chickens: Down on John Jay's Farm


August 6th - 10th

I Love New York: History of the Empire State

History Adventure Days will run Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For children entering 2nd - 7th grade. Cost is $250 per week. 10% discount for members of Friends of John Jay Homestead.
 Daily rates are available.


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Chicken InterGenerate Heritage Egg Co-op
There are openings in the Co-op for more chicken and egg lovers!

 

Join InterGenerate's Heritage Egg Co-op at John Jay Homestead: learn the basics of backyard poultry farming, enjoy lots of fresh eggs, and support breed diversity.   

More about the Egg Co-op 

 

 
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Farm Market 
Saturdays 

9am to 1pm 

The John Jay Homestead Farm Market has kicked off its second year. This independent market will be open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm through October 13th and will offer both organic and conventional produce, fruit harvested by select local farmers, and other local products. 

 
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pigs at fair Have your birthday party at the John Jay Homestead with the Swimming Pigs!

This year, our famous Swimming Pigs will be available at the Homestead on Sunday, September 16th for two birthday parties. Please call the Friends at 232-8119 for more information.
 

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BECOME A MEMBER  

 

As a member of Friends of John Jay Homestead, you:
  • Become a steward of a priceless national treasure, helping to preserve and restore the historic house, grounds and outbuildings
  • Enable our educational programs to reach more than 5,000 school children each year
  • Support the schedule of programs and events that has made the Homestead a vital center of recreational, cultural and community activities  
To learn more about membership,
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PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.JOHNJAYHOMESTEAD.ORG
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