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"Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Rum" - Presented by Cynthia Clampitt
April 10th, 7pm
$3 per member, $5 per non-member

Ever wonder why rum is associated with those pirates of the Caribbean? Food historian Cynthia Clampitt shares the reason rum arose, where it did and when it did, how pirates got involved, and rum's connection with coffee, tea, and chocolate. Also learn how rum was involved in uniting the 13 Colonies, why it was one of the issues that led to the American Revolution, how it led to a revolt in its next home after the Caribbean, Australia, and how Prohibition helped rum.

Traveling Tinkers: The European Expedition
January 18-April 13

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Robert Tinker spent a nine month journey touring the European continent, visiting one wonderful place after another. Throughout his travel, Robert kept a diary chronicling every event with vivid accounts of the different places he saw, the buildings, landscapes, and the people he met. At each of his destinations, he would sketch an image as a keepsake for the mystical places that he saw and a reminder of where he had been.

With the help of his dairy and his amazingly detailed sketches, you will take the same journey as Robert and hear about the places through his own pen as you see how places have changed or remained the same in over 150 years.
Guided Tours are required for entrance into the museum: 
Tuesday-Sunday
1:00pm AND 3:00pm
Upcoming Events
Hukilau
Lectures
Murder Mystery
Paranormal Tour
Tea

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Alice in Wonderland Themed Tea Party
May 31, 11:30am

The Mad Hatter, Alice, and the Queen of Hearts have decided to attend our tea and will be eating and talking with all of our guests.

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Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens
411 Kent Street
Rockford, IL 61102
info@tinkercottage.com
P 815-964-2424