Ice Cream Social at Lockwood Mansion

On June 14, 2015, 12-4 p.m., the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will launch its second annual Ice Cream Social in Mathews Park at 295 West Ave, Norwalk, CT. Hunter Arton, a Wilton, CT resident and Andy Garfunkel of Norwalkwillco-chairthe event which features a wide range of family-friendly entertainment for children and adults.

Trustee Hunter Arton said, “The Ice Cream Social Committee has worked hard to plan an entertaining and educational event for all. The 2015 Ice Cream Social will be a wonderful opportunity to highlight the relationship of the Mansion as a cornerstone of the greater Norwalk community and a treasured organization committed to education and historic education.”

Featured entertainment at the Ice Cream Social will include performances by T.A.T. supported by members of Rubberband of Norwalk, the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance of Norwalk and West Haven, Norwalk Academy of Dance, The Grandmas and Grandpas of Wilton, magician and juggler Jason Pipitone, palm reader Jessica Fattahi of Stamford, high-wheelers, and much more. LMMM’s costumed interpreters will bring the Mansion’s history back to life, while props will be on hand for memorable selfies. Booths hosted by a variety of local crafters and bakers will offer hand-made must-haves while visitors explore the past and celebrate the present with a patriotic salute to Old Glory, led by local scout troops. Visitors will learn how ice cream was made during the Victorian era and enjoy this nineteenth century confectionary invention which became widely popular during mid-to-late 19^th century.

For a reduced $5 admission, the Mansion will offer mini-tours of its magnificent Period Rooms and its current exhibits, Tropical Luxuriance: The Mansion’s Conservatory from 1868 to 1880 and Childhood Portraits: Our Children Our Future. Photography courtesy of Sarah Grote Photography.

While general admission to the event is free and so are selected programs, the Museum will charge for some of the activities and for all food sold during the event. Tickets will be available at LMMM’s booths at designated locations in Mathews Park.

For more information on the schedule of events, food stands, and prices please email us at info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.

The Museum's 2015 Ice Cream Social is generously sponsored in part by Bankwell and the Museum’s 2015 Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; The Museum’s Distinguished Benefactors: Klaff’s, The Xerox Foundation, and The Maurice Goodman Foundation.

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark.  For more information on schedules and programs please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, e-mail info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, or call 203-838-9799.