Fungi Foray for Beginners - Sun. Sept. 30, 1:00pm

Sunday, September 30, 2018, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens
456 Route 103A
Newbury, NH, 03255
United States

Montshire Mushroom Club members, Maynard Wheeler and Jill Montgomery, present an introduction to fungi for beginners followed by a foray amid the rich Fells woodlands and ending with an identification session. Bring a basket and knife. Members free, non-members $10. Advance registration required by Thurs., Sept. 27. To register call 603-763-4789 X 3.

Education, Education Programs

Geology of the Lake Sunapee Region - Sat. Sept. 29, 1:00pm

Saturday, September 29, 2018, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens
456 Route 103A
Newbury, NH, 03255
United States

William Balsam, retired geology professor from Dartmouth College and resident of Warner, NH, will lead us through a presentation of the geological history and makeup of the Lake Sunapee region. This presentation will be followed by a road trip to view a few outstanding geologic features of the area surrounding The Fells.

Members: free, nonmembers: included in the price of admission. Advance registration requested, though walk-ins are welcome. To register call 603-763-4789 X3.

Education, Education Programs

Take a Child Outside Week-Sep 24-30

Mon, Sep 24, 2018, 10:00 AM – Sat, Sep 29, 2018, 4:00 PM

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens
456 Route 103A
Newbury, NH, 03255
United States

In cooperation with Take a Child Outside Week, an international program created to help and encourage children discover the natural world, The Fells extends an invitation to “Bring a child, receive one free adult admission.” Be part of this national movement and bring a child to The Fells to experience the beauty of our natural world. All children are free.

Special Events

Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! - Sat., Sept. 22

Saturday, September 22, 2018, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket. Explore the natural beauty of The Fells, and discover five acres of landscaped gardens set amid 84 acres of diverse woodland and fields. More information at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.

Special Events, Education, Festivals

Murder Mystery Dinner and Theater - Sat., Sept. 8, 5:30pm

Saturday, September 8, 2018, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

The Fells Historic Estate& Gardens
456 Route 103A
Newbury, NH 03255
United States

Enjoy an evening of bribery, extortion, murder and mayhem at The Fells. If you wish, dress in period clothing or black tie and you may be included as a "character" at a "dinner party" given by Alice and Clarence Hay at their summer home in September of 1925. Along with the murder mystery, enjoy a 4-course meal. Come alone or reserve full tables of 6-8 people.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and bar from 5:30-6:30 pm. Dinner theater begins at 6:30 pm. $100 per person. Reserve ONLINE or call 603-763-4789 ext. 3. Limited seating.

Concerts, Special Events

First Thursday Sculpture Hike at The Fells: September 6, 11:00am

Thursday, September 6, 2018, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Curator Janet Miller Haines for a moderate, one-hour hike as you tour the new contemporary sculpture exhibit set amid the beautiful gardens and landscape of The Fells. Get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape , and learn about the various artists and their work. Members: free, nonmembers: included with regular site admission fee. No reservations necessary.

Education Programs

First Thursday Hike at The Fells: Sept. 6, 11:00am

Thursday, September 6, 2018, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join Brick Moltz, Education Director at The Fells, for a one-hour hike on The Fells property. These informal, moderate walks will be an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover something new about the property once owned by the John Hay family. Members: free, nonmembers: included with regular site admission fee. No reservations necessary.

Education Programs