EASTER PETER COTTONTAIL HOP - EASTER EGG HUNT

Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Join the Falmouth Historical Society as we bring Peter Cottontail to life. Sandwich native, famed naturalist and children’s book author Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) created a fictional world of animal friends, advocating respect for nature and wildlife in over 170 publications. The Conant Family who lived in the headquarters of the Falmouth Historical Society were relatives of Burgess’ friend Alice Cook. Cook is the star of Burgess’ 1955 book Aunt Sally’s Friends in Fur, inspired by her devotion to caring for local wildlife.

The program will begin with a story time with Christie Lowrance author of Nature’s Ambassador: The Legacy of Thornton W. Burgess who will read excerpts from Burgess’ books. The program will end with a Peter Cottontail easter egg hunt on the grounds of the Falmouth Historical Society, a setting filled with several gardens and home for many adorable cottontail rabbits.

The barn will be used in case of rain. Participants will also be given a bunny scavenger hunt of our campus that you can do at your leisure.