You should be on Vestal Street from 1-4PM.
An annual event pretty much since our doors officially opened in 1903, Maria Mitchell’s birthday has always been marked in some way and the annual open house – with the closure of lower Vestal Street and science and astronomy related activities – has been a “norm” around here for at least half a century.
All of the MMA properties are free and open to the public on Vestal Street – including the Aquarium at 28 Washington Street – from 1-4PM on August 1. In a nod to our birthday celebrations of old, we will have live period inspired music which will include sea chanties, a birds of prey demonstration starting at about 2:15, science and astronomy related activities for adults and children, live animal displays, and good old fashioned refreshment – our punch recipe that has not been made in about 20 years (if you were looking for limeade at the grocery store, I cleaned that out for the punch!)!
So come stop by, say hello, visit us for your first time or your 100th. This is our way of celebrating Maria and YOU our supporters and friends!
JNLF
Call Us: 508.228.9198
Email Us: info@mariamitchell.org