The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures & Mini-Psychic Fair

On Sunday, June 30th, the grounds of Hearthside House Museum will feature a psychic fair in a series known as "BeDazzled," mini-events which offer different pieces from the cancelled BeWitched & BeDazzled Festival last fall. The mini-events are held outdoors and accompany "The Joy & Wonder of Miniatures" exhibit taking place inside the museum. 

*Individual tents will be set up around the grounds, offering privacy for the readings.  Eight psychics will offer a variety of different services for personal insights, including tarot card readings, aura photography and spirit communications.  Session times and pricing vary with each reader.  Visitors may sign up upon arrival for their choice of reader and time slot.  Participating in "BeDazzled with Psychics" are: Sha Blackburn, Shelley Boyer, Charlynn DeVito, Sarah Gagne, Jill Hillery, Sonya Jace, Amanda McLaughlin, and Heather Woodman.

*DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN AND STORM FOR JUNE 30, THE PSYCHIC FAIR IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 25TH.  THE INDOOR MINIATURE EXHIBIT IS OPEN AS PLANNED.

A special guest appearance by "Mary Todd Lincoln", portrayed by one of Hearthside's interpreters, will greet visitors arriving on the grounds.  The former first lady was a staunch believer in Spiritualism, which was at its height during the mid-late 19th century.

Inside the museum, visitors may discover over a hundred miniatures displayed throughout 13 rooms.  The awe at the precision and skill it took to make the miniatures is coupled with the fun of participating in a scavenger hunt to find some of the tiniest ones at just 1/4 inch in size.  Miniatures include objects of interest to all, with dollhouses, toy soldiers, dioramas, small scale models of trains, planes and automobiles, household items, tools, and more.  Advance registration is not required.  The event runs from 11 am-3:30 pm.