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Governor Wolf Historical Society and Chestnut Street Antique

Shows Roar into Bath, Pennsylvania, in March

BATH, PA – Mark March 2 & 3 on your calendar for two great Just one and a half miles to the
primitive country shows you won’t want to miss. Only a few miles apart north is the Chestnut Street Show.
in Bath, eastern PA, the Governor Wolf Historical Society (GWHS) The show is located in one of the
celebrates its 15th year, and the Chestnut Street Show its 9th year. A earliest churches in Historic Bath,
quote from Rae Tamashausky, one of the dealers at the GWHS Show, Christ Church built in 1876. The
says “Amazing historic site! Delicious lunch menu. Loved having fires main room of the show is
in the fireplaces.” Fellowship Hall which has a tall,
The unique feature of the arched wooden ceiling. Homemade
Governor Wolf Historical Society soup, BBQ, and fresh baked goods
Show is the period room settings will be offered by the church in
that the dealers create in the restored the Garden of Feedin’ Café.
1785 Ralston-McKeen House. A Every building on Historic South
cut-stone, center hall home, the Chestnut Street dates between 1799 and 1899. An added bonus is the
Ralston McKeen House with six three antique shops on the block within walking distance.
corner fireplaces is the perfect back- Sunday the GWHS show will feature the popular appraisal clinic
drop for 18th and 19th century from 12-2 p.m. Attendees to the show may bring in a maximum of 2
antiques. An added bonus is the items to have verbally appraised by a veteran antiques dealer at a cost of
hearth cooking demonstrations. They are done with antique hearth $5 per item. The hours of the GWHS show are Saturday, March 2
cooking implements by GWHS members in the large walk-in fireplace. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Not sure what certain antique kitchen tools were meant for? This is the The cost of Admission is $7 ($6 with an ad, a card, or a printout of one
place to ask and see them in action. The ladies have also compiled and from www.govwolf.org or Facebook or a stamp from the Chestnut
sell a small booklet of their favorite colonial recipes. Street Show). Parking is free. For additional information email
Also on the GWHS site are two other historic buildings that will be ckbh@ptd.net or call 610-390-0555.
filled with antiques dealers – the 1785 Wolf Academy, birthplace of The Chestnut Street Antiques Show is SATURDAY ONLY—
public education for all boys and girls in Pennsylvania, and the March 2—from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With this being a one-day show and
Monocacy Schoolhouse which also contains the society’s museum the dealers setting up Saturday morning, you will be sure to find
highlighting the accomplishments of the 7th governor of Pennsylvania bargains here! The cost of admission is $6 ($5 with a card, or a printout
Governor George Wolf. In the Monocacy Schoolhouse lunch will be of one from Facebook, or a wristband from the Governor Wolf Show).
available including homemade soups, loaded sandwiches, fresh baked Parking is free. For additional information email ddh1@ptd.net or call
goods, and more. 610-390-3276. Mark your calendar now!

ANTIQUE

FLEA MARKET

Dover Elks Lodge ~ 282 Durham Road, Rt. 108 Dover, NH 03820
Exit 7 off Rt. 16, 1.7 Miles South on Rt. 108 on the Left
8am to 9am Early Buying Fee $5
First Wednesday of the Month 8am to 9am Early Buying Fee $5
9am to Noon Free Admission
9am to Noon Free Admission
OCTOBER 4, 2023
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
90+ Vendors • 21,000 Sq. Ft. DECEMBER 6, 2023 35 DEALERS
Open Daily 10-5 • Closed Tuesdays R070490 JANUARY 3, 2024

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The Antiques Center

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RED BANK, NEW JERSEY 07701
Exit 109, Garden State Parkway

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