A Colonial Toy Story September 15th In the colonial period, life was filled with work, but wasn't always hard or boring. Early Americans knew how to turn work into fun by singing or telling stories, having contests, and playing games. What better way to experience the essence of colonial childhood than to join Sherwood House docent Betty Morgan and Yonkers Historical Society Trustee Bob Wilson in a celebration of the life of a Sherwood House child? Betty Morgan will present a workshop demonstration of a variety of toys children used and games they played during Colonial times. High school English teacher Bob Wilson will use this opportunity to share the skills utilized in his studies of one of his childhood interests — Circus Arts. Demonstrating the use of various entertainment techniques in practice since the middle ages, Dr. Wilson will share his expertise in juggling, stilts, balancing, and the unicycle. Our special guest that afternoon, Dave the Magician, through the age old art of magic, will thrill the audience with his illusions at 1:30 that afternoon. This is a unique chance to experience part of the life of a Sherwood House child. Come join us on Sunday, September 15th. Sherwood House, located 340 Tuckahoe Road (at the southbound entrance to the Sprain Brook Parkway) in Yonkers, is one of the few remaining pre-Revolutionary War tenant farmhouses in the New York Metropolitan area. It was built about 1740 by Thomas Sherwood on land leased from Frederick Philipse and was purchased in 1801 by Yonkers’ first physician, Doctor John Ingersoll. Historic Sherwood House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is owned and maintained by the Yonkers Historical Society and is open for tours on Sundays from 1 -4 pm through October 6th, or by appointment. All Sherwood House events are free and open to the public. For information, telephone the Yonkers Historical Society at 914-961-8940.