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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Valerie Tripp\, An American Girl® Doll Author of Meet Felicity\, Meet Samantha\, Meet Kit\, and more!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of Historic Annapolis for a special event with the author behind some of your favorite American Girl® stories! \nValerie Tripp\, beloved writer of companion novels for characters like Felicity\, Josefina\, Samantha\, Kit\, Molly\, Maryellen\, and the WellieWishers™\, will share her journey as a children’s author.\nMs. Tripp will discuss her creative process\, inspirations\, and experiences bringing these iconic characters to life. \nThe event will conclude with a Q&A session followed by a book signing. Please bring your own books; copies will not be available for purchase at the event. \nAdvance registration recommended; space is limited. \nCost: General Admission: $7. Free for HA members\, Military\, and children 17 and under. \n \n  \n  \nThis event is also offered at 10:30am. \nAbout our Presenter: Valerie Tripp (Yale ’73; Harvard GSE ’82) is the award-winning author of American Girl books\, plays\, and short stories about Felicity\, Josefina\, Samantha\, Kit\, Molly\, and Maryellen as well as the Welliewisher and Hopscotch Hill School series. Tripp also wrote a STEM series for National Geographic Kids and is the executive editor of the Boys Camp series. She is has adapted classics for Sterling Publishers\, and has written numerous leveled readers\, songs\, stories\, nonfiction essays\, skills book pages\, poems\, and plays for educational publishers. Tripp has spoken at The Smithsonian\, The New York Historical Society\, Mt. Vernon\, The Daughters of the American Revolution Annual Luncheon\, Yale University\, Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and The Library of Congress in addition to countless schools\, libraries\, writers’ groups\, podcasts\, book stores\, scout troops\, and organizations that encourage young women such as Girls on the Run and Yes\, She Can. \n\nAccessibility: This program is fully accessible\, including a flat accessible entryway and elevator access to restrooms. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated\, all tickets are non-refundable. \nPhotography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff.
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/meet-the-author-valerie-tripp-american-girl-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Historic Annapolis\, 99 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:America250,For Kids,Lectures,Museum of Historic Annapolis
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SUMMARY:Chime After Chime: How a Clock Knows the Time
DESCRIPTION:How does a clock know what hour to strike? \nJoin our resident clockmaker\, Stephen Sieracki\, for a hands-on exploration of the mechanisms that allow clocks to count\, track\, and announce the passing hours. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to handle authentic clock parts and assist in assembling a working striking mechanism from a grandfather clock. \nPerfect for the curious\, the mechanically minded\, and anyone who has ever wondered what goes on behind the clock face! \nThis is a drop-in style program. Visitors may join at any time during program hours and explore at their own pace through informal interaction and demonstrations. Advance registration recommended\, but not required. \nCost: Free ($5 suggested donation) \n \n  \n  \n\nAbout our Presenter: Local horologist (clockmaker) Stephen J. Sieracki is known as the “Clock Therapist”. \n \nAccessibility: Accessing this program requires ascending a flight of stairs. There are no restrooms on site. \nCancellation and Refund Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to cancel or alter any programs. Unless otherwise stated\, all tickets are non-refundable.  \nPhotography Policy: Historic Annapolis reserves the right to take photographs and video footage of people of all ages at Historic Annapolis-sponsored events for publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please opt out by notifying Historic Annapolis staff.
URL:https://www.annapolis.org/event/chime-after-chime-2/
LOCATION:Hogshead Trades Museum\, 43 Pinkney St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hogshead Trades Museum
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