Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 5, 2007 CONTACT: Deana Flanders / Programs Coordinator (802) 447-1571 Fax (802) 442-8305 info@benningtonmuseum.org

Family Workshop at the Bennington Museum

On Saturday, October 20, the Bennington Museum will offer a family workshop from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The workshop, entitled "Gravestone Stories", is designed for children ages 6 and up and their grown-up friends. Families will visit the Bennington Center Cemetery and discover what gravestones can tell us about people long ago. See the graves of Revolutionary soldiers, a famous poet, and a Titanic victim. This workshop is $2/person for members, and $8/person for non-members. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. The Bennington Museum has a full schedule of 2007 family workshops. Be sure to check the website for upcoming classes covering all sorts of interesting topics for kids and families!

The Bennington Museum is located at 75 Main St. (Route 9) one mile west of the intersection of Routes 7 and 9 in downtown Bennington, Vermont. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. For more information, visit the website at www.benningtonmuseum.org or call 802-447-1571.