Eighty-eight visitors came by Burch House this year to hear about this eighteenth-century house and about one of its owners and residents, Washington Burch. And no visit to Burch House is complete without learning a little about archaeology in Port Tobacco. Several people stayed a little longer to have some hot cider and home-baked cookies.
New this year at the Port Tobacco Village sties was a "Discovering Historic Port Tobacco" Archaeological and Historical Activity Booklet for students of all ages. At least sixteen young people completed three or more age appropriate activities that allowed them to receive a certificate and a small prize.
CCASM members decorated Burch House simply for the holidays in keeping with the house. There was a lot of greenery and two trees - one decorated with crocheted ornaments (on loan from one of our members) and one with paper ornaments we had made. Visitors also noticed that Charles County had recently added more period furnishing and other accessories to the house.
Special thanks to Elsie, Denise, Mary, Linda, Carol, and Esther for being there to talk with the visitors and for taking care of the refreshments. And a special thanks to Elsie who coordinated the event and to Mary who baked the cookies. Also thanks to Mike and Linda for providing photos.
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