CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING RECEPTION
On December 14, 2010, the Trustees of El Pomar Foundations hosted McAllister House Museum at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Reception at Penrose House. Over 100 guests were treated to…
DetailsParanormal Investigation of the Museum!
We have the report from The Night Team Paranormal Project Investigation of McAllister House done on July 9, 2010. Stationary infrared cameras were placed in the parlor, library and each…
DetailsWorkshops and yard cleanup – Late October report
On Saturday, October 23, 2010 a workshop was held in our Carriage House to for those who might be interested in becoming members of The National Society of The Colonial…
DetailsBeyond the Lacy Curtains
Another of our docent’s comments (thank you Emily): Henry McAllister and William Palmer were born three days apart in the same Quaker Community in Delaware in 1836. Both young men…
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The Beginning of a Victorian Revival! Last October my Museum Studies professor insisted we all meet him down town for a field trip of the McAllister House museum…as much as…
DetailsPicnic on the lawn
We were very pleased to have First Congregational Church hold their All-Church picnic on the grounds of McAllister House Museum on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Our location was selected because…
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Flutes on the front porch
Ice Cream Social
Thanks to all who volunteered and participated in our Ice Cream Social on August 28, 2010. It was a huge success with flute music and barbershop quartet singing, antique and…
DetailsImprovements to the Grounds!
We are so excited about a donation by the After Hours Garden Club. They are updating and improving the landscaping of the museum this summer. The plan has been thoroughly…
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