Saturday is Beatrix Potter Day at the Wentworth-Coolidge!
Hop down to the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Park at 375 Little Harbor Road in Portsmouth on Saturday, July 29, from 10an to 2pm. Celebrate the legendary children’s author/illustrator’s birthday with a leisurely day of crafts, a sensory scavenger hunt, storytime, spinning demonstrations, and more.
Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) created many beloved children’s characters, including Peter Rabbit, Miss Moppet, Squirrel Nutkin, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. She was a family friend of the Coolidges, dedicating her last novel to Henry P. Coolidge, who, as a child, visited her in England with his mother. This event is free and open to the public. Call 436-2233 for more information. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling, emailing info@wentworthcoolidge.org, or RSVPing on Facebook.