• For most of human history, clothes were washed by hand. The Newlin Grist Mill will open its 2021 Newlin Series on Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. with The Power of the Sun: Washing in the 18th Century,” Teacher and historian Anna Elizabeth Kiefer will discuss the public history myths about laundry and personal cleanliness in Britain and in Colonial America. Then she will take visitors through the process of the 18th-century wash.
• Longwood Gardens offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of its more popular exhibits, Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains. Experience the main fountain garden from the inside out and explore the inner workings of the largest fountain garden in the US. Please note: This tour requires the ability to climb several flights of stairs and is not accessible by wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Children must be at least 11 years of age to participate. Children ages 11 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The next tours are this Saturday, July 31, at 4 and 6 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 1, at 2 and 4 p.m. The cost is $18 for members, $20 for non-members. For tickets, go here.
• The Day of Promise Golf Tournament benefitting Family Promise of Southern Chester County is set for Monday, Sept. 13, at Kennett Square Golf & Country Club. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m.; the shotgun round starts at 1 p.m., and dinner is at 5. All proceeds raised will help fund Family Promise of Southern Chester County programs and services to assist local families experiencing homelessness. For additional information, including online registration and sponsorships packages, please visit www.familypromisescc.org or call 610-444-0400. All are welcome to participate, but space is limited.
• Groundbreaking for the new Kennett Library is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the corner of State and Willow Streets in the Borough of Kennett Square. The public is invited to attend.
• The Marshall Steam Museum now has a new program, Auburn Heights After Hours. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, from 5 – 8 p.m., visitors can view select automobiles from the Model T Ford Club International (Delaware Chapter) and the Model T Ford Club of America (Valley Forge Chapter), and drink craft beer available from Dew Point Brewing and select wines from Total Wine. For an additional cost, guests can purchase delicious food by Box Lunch Delaware, such as chicken fajitas, BBQ chicken quesadillas, or veggie lo mein. Admission to the event is $6 for those aged 13 and up; $3 for kids aged 6–12; Members and children younger than 5 are free. Learn more and purchase tickets in advance at https://bit.ly/AHAfterHours
