Young Families Day to Debut at Delray Beach Historical Society Fifteenth Annual Antiques Show & Sale February 23 February 23, 2008

While Mom and Dad, and the grandparents too, browse the antiquities and treasures at the Delray Beach Historical Society (DBHS) Fifteenth Annual Antiques Show & Sale, whatever will the kids do? This year they have the chance to discover the past in a hands-on learning environment during the Young Families Day event at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 23 at the 1926 Bungalow, 3 Northeast 1st Street, Delray Beach.

Young Families Day, a free event open to the public and supported by a grant from the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, was created to offer a unique opportunity for families to learn together about life in Delray Beach from 1915-1935.

Activities will start in the 1926 Bungalow where guests can view a timeline of local and national events from 1915-1935. A tour of the Cason Cottage House Museum will follow, where the lifestyle from this time period is thoroughly represented. A professional storyteller will whisk everyone away to a time when life was simpler. Children will discover the whimsy of traditional pastimes such as making homemade lemonade.

We wanted to debut this new educational program at our Antique Show & Sale. It's a way for the DBHS to bring families together to learn about Delray's history in a fun and authentic setting," said DBHS Executive Director Stephanie Shipley.

The Young Families Day program will be expanded in the future, offered by both the DBHS and the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.

DBHS Schedule of Events and Pricing:
Thursday, February 21
6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Gala Private Preview Party hosted by Chrissy Hubiak and Deborah Sargeant, featuring the designs of Mario Nievera. Tickets: $150

Friday, February 22
10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Fifteenth Annual Antiques Show & Sale, Tickets: $15, $25 for
a three-day pass
7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Trends, Taste & Traditions Party hosted by Karen Carr, Karen Van Wormer and Karen Vanneck, featuring the designs of Victoria Amory, Barbara Stroud, The Beached Boat and Rusted Rooster; Tickets: $75

Saturday, February 23
10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Fifteenth Annual Antiques Show & Sale, Tickets: $15
10:00 a.m. 12 p.m. (noon) Lecture Series featuring keynote speakers Nancy Corzine and Carleton Varney; Tickets: $50, $75 for both speakers
1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Young Families Day Program at the Cason Cottage, Free
5:30 p.m. After Hours Tour of the Show with Fine Art Consultant George E. Read; Tickets: $50

Sunday, February 24
11:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Fifteenth Annual Antiques Show & Sale, Tickets: $15

The Delray Beach Historical Society was founded in 1964 to preserve local traditions and provide opportunities for the community to learn about Florida's heritage. The DBHS manages several sites in Delray Beach that enable it to educate the public regarding local history and preservation. For more information, call 561-243-2577 or visit www.delraybeachhistoricalsociety.org.

Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of msteele.