The Doll Garden Party is a much-anticipated event at Hearthside each year. The main presentation will be done under a large tent with spaced out, theater style seating with family groups together. A beautiful display of Samantha and friends, their clothing, and accessories, will be featured. Once the presentations are completed, groups will move to their own tables situated around the grounds. Here, refreshments of lemonade and cookies, that have been prepared and packaged individually, will be enjoyed.

Also, craft kits will be awaiting each girl for the pressed flower activity. The museum’s docents, dressed in historic costume, will demonstrate some of the old-fashioned lawn games that girls growing up at that time would have played with, and the girls will get to roll the hoops on the lawn, and toss the graces.

At this tenuous time, we want everyone to feel comfortable and safe while visiting Hearthside.

• Even though the event takes place outdoors, we are still taking extra precautions. For the safety and comfort of both our guests and volunteers, everyone must wear face coverings and physical distancing guidelines will be in place.
• There will be plenty of hand sanitizer around for your use throughout the event.

The gift shop will be open with its selection of doll clothes made especially for Hearthside. Timed visits will be given so as to avoid more than 4-5 in the gift shop at any time. The museum itself will not be open at this time for touring.