JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Museum, “The George Chamberlain House,” and “Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe” will be open for tours on Sunday, October 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is open the first Sunday of each month from April to October, making this the final open house of the season.
This year the museum is featuring the exhibition “Deconstructed Foundations: Taking Apart War and Clothing in Jefferson 1775-1865,” in conjunction with the anniversary of the United States. The exhibit features the Colonial War and Civil War as they relate to the Township of Jefferson.
A special section of the exhibit focuses on the clothing of those eras, featuring outer and undergarments worn at those times. Many of the items on display are authentic, with some reproductions.
Period-dressed docents and guides will be available to help visitors through the exhibit. Miss Elizabeth’s Garden is labeled for self-guided tours.
Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe, located in the original kitchen, will also be open during these hours, offering vintage and new items for sale. Proceeds from the shoppe fund the historical society’s yearly scholarships.
The museum is located at 315 Dover-Milton Road in the Historic Milton Village section of Jefferson Township.
