Plano's Heritage Farmstead Museum is often filled with small children on school field trips or young families enjoying the wonders of the four-acre historic site, which is nestled in the center of the city.  But folks at the Farmstead are targeting a slightly different demographic with the organization's new program "55+ Exceeding the Limits".

On Monday, June 15, the Farmstead presented the third program in this educational program series for seniors. "Creative Gardening" was well received by crowd of interested and enthusiastic guests.

Sponsored by the City of Plano, 55+ Exceeding the Limits is a new Heritage Farmstead Museum educational program designed specifically for seniors.  Program presentations, conducted the third Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m. – noon, will feature a variety of topics from butterflies to gardening to Victorian dance to the Farmstead itself.

"This exciting, new program allows all of us at the Heritage Farmstead Museum to reach out to another sector of our community to provide educational opportunities, fellowship and fun," said Heritage Farmstead Museum Development Director Kathy Strobel.

Upcoming 55+ Exceeding the Limits programs include:
·    July 20, 2015: A Morning of Music: A Morning of Music:  This event features the lovely music of the hammered dulcimer, a historical instrument that predates the piano. The hammered dulcimer’s strings are struck by mallets called “hammers”, and the resulting sound is beautiful and harp-like. Guests will be treated to a short concert in the music room/formal parlor of the Farrell-Wilson house, where Susan McCarter will present heritage music on this unique instrument, and play an assortment of both tranquil melodies and toe-tapping tunes. The morning will also include a tour through the Victorian Farrell-Wilson house, as well as refreshments served on the porch.  The program is scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon. The program begins at 10:30. 10 – 10:30 allows time for socializing and a walk about the farm for those interested.
·    August 17, 2015: Ice Cream Social
·    September 21, 2015: Victorian Dance

Pre-registration for each class is $6.00 for non-members and $5.00 for Heritage Farmstead Museum members. Each program is limited to 50 registrants. Online registration is available at www.heritagefarmstead.org or by calling 972-881-0140. Registration deadline is midnight the Thursday prior to each program.

About The Heritage Farmstead Museum:  The Heritage Farmstead Museum, a four-acre historic site consisting of a restored, 14-room 1891 Victorian farmhouse with its original outbuildings, interprets rural life on the North Texas prairie between 1890 and 1925. The museum provides tours, field trips and programs for 35,000 visitors each year.  For more information, call 972.881.0140 or visit www.heritagefarmstead.org.