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Tinker Swiss Cottage is very Social!  

1/7/2016

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Keeping up with the present is necessary when you are discussing the past. Tinker Cottage remains present on four social media platforms– Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our Wordpress Blog to keep you connected!
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​Facebook has been a wonderful tool to connect with the community and the world for Tinker. We love to share stories, news and event information right on our page! If you haven’t already, please “Like” our Facebook page Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens.

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X (previously Twitter) is a short and sweet way to keep in touch with the museum.
​Find us @Tinker_Cottage and follow hashtags:
#DailyTinker       #TinkerSwissCottage      #TinkerCottage

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Have any wonderful pictures you would like to share with us? Want to see some action shots from the Cottage? Visit our Instagram page @tinkercottage to see what our staff and visitors have shared! Don’t forget, you can use hashtags here to! Try some of ours:
#TinkerSwissCottage     #TinkerCottage     #YouBelongInAMuseum

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If you enjoy watching short videos of behind-the-scenes, historical facts, and get-to-know-us type stories, check out our TikTok account! Find us at @tinkercottage1865 to keep up to date with the latest news and fun museum adventures!

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If you wish to read about the research and further details on events and happenings at the Cottage, visit our Wordpress blog, A Truly Victorian Experience.

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Historypin was created to help people to come together from across different generations, cultures and places, around the history of their families and neighbourhoods, improving personal relations and building stronger communities.* Find historic images of the Tinker Swiss Cottage and Rockford and pin your own images too! You can find our page HERE!
*Taken from historypin.com/faq

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Roy Keller link
12/25/2020 07:21:07 pm

Innteresting read

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Nick link
7/17/2024 09:28:54 am

Hi thanks for posting this

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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Gardens
    • Staff and Board
  • VISIT
    • Calendar >
      • D&D Night
      • Fundraiser
      • High Tea
      • IL Paranormal Convention >
        • Guest Speakers
        • Vendor Information
        • October Tipsy History
        • 10/10 Paranormal Investigation
        • History & Haunts Walking Tour
      • Lectures
      • Murder Mystery Night
      • Paranormal
      • Small Museum Summer
      • Summer Camp
      • Tipsy History
    • School Tours
    • Scouting & Girl Scout Groups >
      • Scouting America Classes
      • Girl Scout Classes
    • Exhibits
  • Rentals
    • Birthday Party Packages
  • Donate!
  • Get Involved
    • Memberships
    • Volunteers
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Research
    • Online Gift Shop
  • Contact Us
    • Book a Tour