To celebrate the 278th birthday of George Washington, the will host "Story Time and Cherry Tarts" on Sunday, February 28th from 2-4 p.m. The afternoon will begin with a story time and conclude with a remembrance of the first president in the form of refreshments, including cherry tarts.
The exhibit, "The Road to Revolution" will be open for viewing from 2-4 for visitors, adult and children. All celebrants of the birthday will enjoy seeing the letter penned by George Washington in 1781 as well as the many artifacts evoking life in the Paramus Valley in the eighteenth century. The role of the area in the American Revolution is highlighted in the exhibit.
Children will be able to listen to stories of the first president from a rollicking rhyme about his lifelong struggle with bad teeth to tales of his accomplishments as a general and as president. The readings will be appropriate for children from grades 1-5 and will begin every twenty minutes starting at 2 p.m, i.e. 2:00, 2:20, 2:40 and 3:00.
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The museum is located at 650 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. A donation of $5 per person or $10 per family is requested. For directions and more information about the museum call 201 447-3242 or go to the Web site.
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