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Hower House Happenings - February 2010

Hower House will reopen on Wednesday, February 3 with an expanded Valentine exhibit. Victorian Romance: An Unspoken Language will be explored. Victorians were able to communicate without words throughcalling cards, the position of a fan, the dropping of a handkerchief and many other systems of non-verbal communication.A fun look at communication before “twitter”. February 3 through February 27, 2010.

Saturdays in February will be special. Guests who are touring the Mansion will be served gingerbread with lemon sauce in the beautiful dining room at the conclusion of their tour. On Saturdays visitors will be able to amble through the Mansion at their own pace to enjoy the exhibit and take their time enjoying the gingerbread with lemon sauce before heading to the SALE on Christmas items in The Cellar Door Store.

Sunday, February 7 will feature a Victorian Valentine Tea at 2:00 p.m.

Evelyna Nightingale will present a program featuring a history of tea and proper tea etiquette. Victorian Valentine
customs will also be included. $22.00 per person and reservations are required.

Tuesday, February 9 the Hower House volunteers will host the first of a series of Make-it Take-it workshops. Betty Jo Scurei will show how to create a needlework sachet. Appropriate for all skill levels. Advanced registration; limited seating and there will be a small fee for supplies. Light refreshments will be provided.

FOR INFORMATION on any of the above please call Hower House at 330-972-6909.
LOCATION: Hower House, 60 Fir Hill, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
TOUR DAYS & TIMES: Guided Tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 3:30 p.m.
Group tours of 10 or more people are available by appointment.

ADMISSION: Adults, $6.00; seniors (65), $5.00; students, $2.00.
Group rates available – call for rates.

For updates please check our website www.uakron.edu/howerhse

Closed Major Holidays.