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Bloomington Restorations, Inc. invites you to the monthly Museum Open Day at the Hinkle-
Garton Farmstead 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019. This Month’s Open Day will feature
“Experience Maple Syrup Season” and the sugaring operations at the Farmstead. Visit the
sugaring operations, learn the maple syrup production process, and explore its history. Available
for purchase will be freshly bottled maple syrup, maple cream, maple candy, do-it-yourself
maple tree tapping kits, and books pertaining to maple syrup production and use. Also available
for purchase will be jams and jellies prepared by Farmstead Volunteers.
Friday Musicale and The Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group with Mark
Wiedenmayer will be hosting music in the parlor. Volunteers will give indoor tours of the
Farmhouse.
The Hinkle-Garton Farmstead is sending a call out for Volunteers who might be interested in
assisting with Farmstead tours one Saturday per month (usually the last Saturday each month)
from 1-4 PM. Volunteer duties include introducing visitors to the Farmstead history and act as
docents/hosts for the afternoon. Our Open Days are conducted in a very easy-going atmosphere,
minimal training and commitment required and always under supervision and guidance. All that
would be required is an ability to pleasantly engage the public and a 1-1/2 hour training. If
interested please contact LeAnn Luce, Hinkle-Garton Farmstead Open Days and Events
Coordinator.
