A Few Favorite Things: Pleasures and Pastimes in Early America,
1750-1850. 

March 26, 2004, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.  

Sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the GMU History
Department, this symposium examines selected amusements in early
American homes from the colonial period to the Civil War. Presentations
focus on music, sweets and confections, toys and playthings, pets and
pet paraphernalia, and include discussion of who owned or took part in
these diversions and what their meaning and value was to those who
enjoyed them. 

 

Speakers include David Hildebrand (Colonial Music Institute), Wendy
Woloson (Library Company of Philadelphia), Tracey Rae Beck (Winterthur
Museum), and Katherine C. Grier (University of South Carolina.) Carson
Hudson (Historic Diversions) portrays an itinerant performer. The
program also features demonstrations and exhibits on period dance,
musical instruments, games and theatrical activities. Prepaid
registrations are required and must be postmarked by March 15, 2004. The
$60.00 fee covers all sessions of the symposium, parking and lunch.  To
register or request registration forms, email
[log in to unmask] or phone Historic Collections at (703)
631-1429.    

 

 

Suzanne Levy

Virginia Room Librarian

Fairfax County Public Library

3915 Chain Bridge Road

Fairfax VA 22030

703-293-6383

Fax 703-385-1911

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