There will be games, including a duck pond, fish p ond, croquet, and more with prizes for everyone. As a special treat there w ill be music by the New Horizons Chorus singing a selection of animal songs , featuring appearances by “wild beasts” that will be available for picture s with children of all ages. Included will be a unicorn, dragon, lion, bear , and more. Bring your camera to get a picture and a lawn to enjoy the conc ert.
Ice cream sundaes, lemonade and ice tea will be availab le all afternoon. Cost of the games is just twenty-five cents each and sund aes are just fifty cents.. Persons can purchase tickets at the event and ha ve fun all afternoon.
The Richardson-Bates Houses Museum wil l be open for tours. Proceeds from the event will go toward the operating b udget of the museum. In case of rain the event will be held the following S unday, Aug. 30 at the same time.
The Oswego County Historica l Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1896 and dedicated to the preservation, promotion and interpretation of the historical resources of the county. The society owns and operates the Richardson-Bates House Museum at 135 E. Third St. in Oswego, a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is open for tours Thursday through Saturday from 1 – 5 pm and other times by appointment. For more information contact the museum during regular hours at 343-1342.