Hop down to the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Park at 375 Little Harbor Road in Portsmouth on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Celebrate the legendary children’s author/illustrator’s birthday with crafts, a sensory scavenger hunt, storytime, and performances by campers from the NH Theatre Project. Meet author/illustrator David McPhail, whose new art show is opening in our Kolb Gallery, and illustrator Tess Feltes, who will be painting on the grounds. And, of course, enjoy a piece of birthday cake!
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.
Call 436-6607 for more information. Free and open to the public.