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Princess Party
Saturday, June 5, 2010 11:30-1:00
Princess and Mom (or Grandmom) should join us for a wonderful Princess Party, $17.00 for both attendees with a non-perishable food item for the Joseph House. An additional Princess is $10.00
Wear your fanciest dress. We will make crowns and all will enjoy
pizza, cake, and punch.
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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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 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.
*Fall Luncheon and Tea*
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 11:30 AM $20.00 per person
Our Hospitality Committee invites you to our Fall Luncheon. As these events sell out quickly, don't be disappointed; make your reservation right away. Call 410-749-1776
*Docent Training Class*
Saturday, September 19th from 10-4 and Sunday, September 20th from 1-4 PM
The training is free but you must pre-register by calling Anne Lampert, Docent Training Chair at
410-749-4564. Come learn to interpret this fine Federal style home, the families who lived here, the art and architecture of the time.
*Laura Rothermund Art Show*
Friday, September 18th through Sunday, September 20th Free Admission
Poplar Hill Mansion will present an art exhibit and sale of the works of local artist Laura Ruthermund. Admission is free. Ms. Rothermund is the owner of her own Interior Design business, Design Essentials, attended The Art Institue of Pittsburgh, and majored in Fine Art at S.U.N.Y. Fredonia , N.Y. Ms. Rothermund's exhibit will feature works in acrylic, oil and mixed media including painted fabric with embellishments. Her work is influenced by family, nature and works of the Impressionists such as Van Gogh. Come meet the artist Friday night from 7-9, enjoy her artwork and refreshments. Ms. Ruthermund's art will also be on display Saturday, and the artist will be present again on Sunday. All art is for sale, with a portion going to Poplar Hill Mansion for interior restoration.
*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.
*Christmas in July*
Each Thursday in July, starting on the 2nd at 6:30 PM, bring a project you want to have finished by the holidays. Cost is $15.00 per person. We'll give you the encouragement and some expertise to complete that Christmas stocking, ornament, tree skirt or pretty much whatever you want to have handmade under the tree for a very lucky person. Space is limited to 12, so call soon to reserve your spot. 410-749-1776.
 Newtown Yard Sale
Help us raise some additional funds by participating in our YARD SALE on Saturday, July 18th. from 7:00 AM thru noon. We want those items you are no longer using to help boost our sales. Please make them look spiffy, price them, and call Jane Youngk for more information and drop off times at 410-749-3303.
*Please no clothing*
The sale will begin on the lawn beginning at 8:00 AM. If you are unable to donate items then please stop by and find a treasure to purchase. To make your day more fun we will have a bake sale with soda and chips for sale, too.
The residents in the Newtown area will be participating in their own yard sales on the same day. So what are you waiting for? You have a lot of shopping to do.
Valentine High Tea* 
Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:00 PM $20.00 per person
Our high tea will include soup, traditional sandwiches, scones and sweets.
In conjunction with the High Tea and Music at the Mansion, Diana Wagner will perform historic and time-honored pieces on her acoustic guitar. She was so popular at the Newtown Holiday House Tour that we were pleased to have her return. Her CD’s will be available for sale.
Join us at the Mansion for one of our wonderful, ever popular, High Teas and be among the first to see the completion of the paint restoration of the large dining room. You will be excited to see the colors as they were in 1805.
Beautiful and useful items are available on the silent auction table.
Invite a few friends, reserve a table, let your taste buds revel in the fine food. Reservations are required as space is limited. Our teas sell out quickly so please call our Curator, Nancy Marasco, for reservations 410-749-1776.
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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.