Clara Gunby (Huffington) Art Exhibit
Sunday, September 12, 2010
1 - 4 P.M.
The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion will present an art show featuring the paintings of Clara Gunby. Clara, a resident of Fruitland, was imprisoned for treason against the Union because she worked as a spy during the War Between the States. She was a fascinating, feisty woman of the Civil War era who was willing to suffer for a cause she believed in. After the war, Clara pursued her study of painting and became very well known for her art in Baltimore and New York. Poplar Hill Mansion is proud to house seven of Gunby’s paintings, the largest private collection of her work. Meet the descendents of Clara Gunby and view family memorabilia.
Light refreshments will be served, this event is FREE.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
1:00 P.M.
The Mansion has had a major facelift. Share our delight with the façade restoration of this fine Federal home. Damaged siding has been replaced with cypress boards, the house has been painted, the doors and shutters have a new shade of green, and the chimneys have been re-pointed. All of this became possible when the Friends received a grant through Urban Salisbury. Thanks, too, to Ageless Treasures and crew for a fine job.
FREE event, light refreshments.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
11:30 A.M.
Please join us at the Mansion for our Fall Luncheon. Our menu will include a hearty fall soup, chicken salad, green salad, sweet potato biscuits, and a special dessert. Coffee and tea will be served.
We will all enjoy a fashion show presented by Nancy N.
$20.00 per person and reservations are required.
Call today! 410-749-1776
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“Ghosts II of the Eastern Shore”
Book Signing by author
Andy Nunez
Saturday, October 30
1 - 4 P.M.
Poplar Hill Mansion is proud to present a book signing and sale by the Eastern Shore’s own, Andy Nunez. Nunez, author of seven books including, two co-authored with Dr. Gianni Hayes, will be on hand to personally meet you, as well as personally autograph his latest book, “Ghosts II of the Eastern Shore” which will be on sale for $19.99. This is the perfect time to do some early holiday shopping for fans of Eastern Shore lore. Ghosts II, a sequel to “Ghosts of the Eastern Shore”, has more ghost stories right here in our own backyard, and yes, Poplar Hill Mansion is included! Light refreshments.
Which local haunts will you recognize? Come join the fun and find out.
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Halloween Party
Sat. Oct. 30, 2010, 9-12 Midnight
Wear your spookiest or most outlandish costume, and see who you’ll meet. Past “guests” have included Jack the Ripper and Victim, Morticia and Gomez Adams, and Elvis, who has definitely not left the building! Perhaps you will meet some of the “former” household as you wander the halls listening to eerie music. Come enjoy the holidaywith chillingly delicious treats provided by our galley slaves. Reservations please, so we know how much witches brew to cook up. Tickets are $10.00 per person, adults only. Bring a fiend, or meet one here.
Donations of non- perishable items for our food bank are greatly appreciated.
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Dollhouse Raffle
Tickets are $5.00 each or a book of 5 for $20.00.
Raffle tickets are available at the Mansion.
. The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 5th at the Annual Holiday Open House. You do not need to be present to win. The "Mansion is approximately 22" high, 14" deep, and 20" wide.
Our thanks to the Mini Mansion Miniature Club and Bonnie Lavish.
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Annual Yuletide Open House
Sunday, December 5, 2010
1 - 4 P.M.
We welcome you to the Mansion for this FREE event to see this home decorated for the holidays by the
Four Seasons Garden Club.
Boxwood wreaths adorn the first floor windows. Fresh and dried arrangements are carefully placed on the tables.
Refreshments will be served.
The winner of the Dollhouse Raffle will be announced.
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Newtown Historic District Christmas House Tour
Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2010
SAVE THE DATES!
keep watching for updated information
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Tea with Santa
Saturday, December 18, 2010
1 - 4 P.M.
$5.00 per child
Enjoy watching your child or grandchild take a picture with Santa. You will receive your photo, mailed to your home, in time for the holidays.
Mrs. Claus is going to be here, too.
Peppermint tea and cookies will be served.
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The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion is pleased to invite you to join us at the Mansion for our
Spring, Mother’s Day Tea, Wed., May 5
th, 2010, at 11:30 am.
Menu includes fruit cup, homemade seasonal soup, assorted tea sanwiches, scones with clotted cream and jams, sweets and tea. Bring your favorite lady and let her know how special she is, or pamper yourself!
Gentlemen, this is the perfect gift for your special lady, the gift of time with you! Special guest is Anne Riley, Calligrapher. She will create a beautiful note card for each guest who reserves for the tea. Reservations are required as our teas are sellouts. Cost is $20.00 per person. See how our historic interior paint project is coming and ask how you can be a part of faux marbling our great arch in the front hall.
Donations for Joseph House food bank of non perishable goods are greatly appreciated.
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Concert at the Mansion
Acoustic Music Benefit for Tony and Carol Whall
Sunday, April 25, 2010 2:00 PM $25.00 per person
Please help our Newtown Neighbors, Tony and Carol Whall, who had a devastating house fire recently. Please donate by coming to the wonderful fundraiser to help repair their home by attending this concert Performers are:
*Aleta Davis*Mickey Justice*Alyssa Mullins*Mike O'Loughlin* Diana Wagner* and more!
Please make your check payable to the:
Newtown Association
PO Box 543
Salisbury, MD 21802
100% of all proceeds benefit the Whalls!
Thank you for being so generous.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
We will be celebtating the vision, work, and accomplishments of the former Board Members of Poplar Hill Mansion at the annual Friends meeting at 1:00 PM. There has been some difficulty in locating some of the earlier board members so please pass along this information. See you here.
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Bridal Showcase
Sunday, February 28, 2010 1-5 PM $5.00 per person
Bring along your mother and your bridesmaids, and that special man, to see how local vendors can help make your day a very special.
*A Pioneer Photography
1101 East Main Street
Salisbury, MD 21804-4423
(410) 543-2700
www.apioneerphoto.com
*Ballroom Made Simple
ballroommadesimple@yahoo.com
www.ballroommadesimple.com
443-783-3060
*Cakes by David
745 South Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21804-5930
www.cakesbydavid.com
410-742-1571
*Gene’s Limousine Service
28328 Shore Hwy
Federalsburg, MD 21632
geneslimoservice@aol.com
410-479-8470
*Ink and Annie Calligraphy
713 Regency Drive
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-546-1007
442-735-9153
*Mary Kay by Michelle Brogley
29719 Millstream Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
michellebrogley@comcast.net
410-430-7413
*Minuteman Press Salisbury
1008 S. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
jhungiville@minutemanpress.com
410-548-7122
*Parties Etc.
115 S. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
www.parties-etc.com
410-742-9433
*Pemberton Pharmacy
1147 Pemberton Drive
410-677-0707 Fax 410-677-0799
*Photos by Janet
janet@photosbyjanet.com
www.photosbyjanet.com
410-219-1196
*Sonya’s Floral Boutique
917-C Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
www.sonyasfloral.com
410-548-1900
*Watermen’s Inn
901 West Main Street
Crisfield, MD 21817
410-968-2119
Annual Yuletide Open House
Sunday, December 6, 2009 1 - 4 PM
This is a FREE event
Come see the Mansion decorated for Christmas as it was 200 years ago. TheFour Seasons Garden Club has, for several decades, used their skills and talents to show our guests how this beautiful home looked for the holidays.
Enjoy punch and sweets.
There will be a few local artisans offering their wares for sale on the second floor.
Tea with SANTA
Saturday, December 12, 2009
1 -4 PM $5.00 per child
Enjoy watching your child or grandchild take a picture with Santa. You will receive your photo, mailed to your home, in plenty of time for the holidays.
Mrs. Claus is going to be here, too.
Peppermint tea and cookies will be served
Book Discussion lead by Poplar Hill Mansion's Curator Song Yet Sung by James McBride
November 12, 2009 7:00 PM
Katie O’Malley, Maryland's First Lady, invites all Marylanders to pick up a good book this fall. She has invited everyone to participate in the “One Maryland One Book” program by reading Song Yet Sung, by James McBride, acclaimed author of the best-selling memoir, The Color of Water.
Song Yet Sung takes place on Maryland’s Eastern Shore during the 1850's and follows the suspenseful journey of Liz Spocott, a runaway slave. While following Liz’s heroic and personal journey, it also deals with larger issues like race, identity, personal relationship- issues important to us all. “One Maryland One Book” is designed to bring all Marylanders together through the experience of reading the same book and participating in group book discussions.
The book discussion is a FREE event.
Candlelight Costume Tour
Friday, October 30th 9-11 PM
Adults only please (over 18) $10.00 per person 
Join us if you dare for a candlelight tour of the Mansion and hear some of the folklore and stories. Wear a costume for more fun. Light refreshments will be served in the haunted dining room.
*Antique Appraisal, "What's It Worth, Ask the Experts"*
Saturday, October 24th 1 - 4 PM
On hand to value your family treasures will be Ann Von Forthuber, a certified personal property appraiser, and auctioneer, who has provided values for James Monroe's presidential china as well as Sevres from the Iranian Embassy, Mr. Craig Flinner of television's Antique Roadshow, and owner of the Craig Flinner Gallery in Baltimore, specializing in antique posters, lithographs, and fine art. Paul Mintz, Artist, Illustrator and antique dealer, specializing in antique toys and art, who appraised the Fats Domino collection to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Howard Simons an antique restorer who studied under Pru Savoy, noted author, historian & antique restorer. Mr. Simons specializes in furniture, coins, collectibles, tools, and machinery. Admission price is $15.00 per person. You may bring 1-3 items for appraisal, all appraisals are verbal only. Refreshments will be available for sale. Don't miss this chance to value your heirlooms!
*Celtic Show*
Sunday, October 11, 2009 1 - 4 PM $15.00 for adults, children under 12 are free
Special Rate for Members(Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion)...Tickets are just $10.00 pp
The Irish are back! Voted your favorite event 
, "Music at the Mansion" will once again present the music of Ireland performed by Michael O'Loughlin, Mickey Justice, and Aleta Davis. Bring the kids, and come join us for a rollicking afternoon of fine entertainment and refreshments. You'll be transported back to the Emerald Isle, or your favorite Irish Pub at least, on Sunday, Oct. 11th from 1-4, as you sing along to your favorite tunes. Silent auction items will also be available to bid on. All proceeds go to the restoration of Poplar Hill Mansion, reservations are suggested. Call the curator at 410-749-1776 for information.
*Clara Gunby Art Exhibit*
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 1 - 4 PM Free Admission
Please join the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion as we honor and celebrate Clara Gunby on the occasion of her 170th birthday. Gunby was an infamous resident of Fruitland, Maryland, then called Forktown during the Civil War. She was convicted of treason, spying for the Confederacy and sent to Fort Monroe. We currenty house seven of her oil paintings and they will be displayed throughout the Mansion for a special exhibit. Come learn about her life and her talent.
The Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion has commenced restoration work on the first floor of the mansion to its original 1805 paint scheme. Croxon and Ward Company of Locustville, Virginia, completed the historic paint analysis in January 2007. Once the project is completed visitors will be able to see how the mansion was painted during the time of its completion. Please consider making a special contribution for this extensive undertaking.