Events

Eden Valley Museum 2017 Programme of Events

Coffee Mornings, the first Saturday of every month.

On the first Saturday of every month join us for a special open morning. Enjoy a visit to the museum, refreshments and share your memories and experiences of the Eden Valley.

Alongside tea and cake we will bring out objects and photos not currently on display and allow you to handle the collection.

Entry is free, first come first serve (limited to 10 visitors, no booking required).

3rd June
1st July
5th August
2nd September
7th October
4th November
2nd December

Museum Tours, the first Thursday of every month.

On the first Thursday of the month, join a member of our Museum Team for a 30 minute tour of the galleries which span the history of the Eden Valley. The tour will take you from Stone Age artefacts to modern-day local heroes.

Each tour of the museum is free and starts at 10.30 am, no booking required. Join us to learn more about the Eden Valley!

1st June
6th July
3rd August
5th September
5th October
2nd November
7th December

New Exhibitions:

All free guided walks are held on a Saturday

June 10th 6.30pm meet in courtyard behind Museum 6.15pm

July 8th 6.30pm meet in courtyard behind Museum 6.15pm

August 12th 6.30pm meet in courtyard behind Museum 6.15pm

September 9th 2pm meet in courtyard behind Museum 1.45pm

DIGGING UP THE PAST – THE CIVIL WAR THAT SPLIT THE EDEN VALLEY 1642 – 1660

A fascinating exhibition, curated by Claire Donithorn, telling the story of the English Civil War in the Eden Valley and inspired by a donation of artefacts discovered by a metal detectorist at Starborough Castle. Visitors can decide whether they would have been a Cavalier or a Roundhead after reading about the effects of the civil war on local communities and great houses.

CRESTED CHINA – A POTTED HISTORY

A delightful display, curated by Joan Varley, of a wide variety of early 20th century small china objects featuring the Edenbridge Crest with some stamped ‘Made for the Chronicle Office Edenbridge’. A swan, an elephant, a lighthouse, and a WW1 tank are just a few examples from an eclectic collection loaned to the museum by local resident Colin Fairman.

THE MANOR HOUSE OF DELAWARE

A model of the Manor House of Delaware is now on display at the museum. Owned by the Seyliard family who feature in the Civil War exhibition.

WESTERHAM AND EATONBRIDGE HUNDRED

Also a map of Westerham and Eatonbridge Hundred, 1797-1801 is now on display in the entrance to the museum. See if you can identify where you live now.

We are pleased to announce that the Museum has appointed Charlotte Moon, as an Education and Community Project Officer, a valuable asset for the future of the Eden Valley Museum.

Eden Valley Museum, Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge

Open Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 4.30pm and Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm, Sundays (June, July and August) 2 to 4.30pm. Other days by appointment.

For more information call 01732 868102 or email

A successful open evening was held on the 31st January to showcase our new exhibitions “A Potted History of crested china” and “Digging up the Past the civil wat that split the Eden valley.

New for 2017, is a model of the Manor House of Delaware, also a map of Westerham & Eatonbridge Hundred dated 1797 – 1801

Opening hours can be found on our website www.evmt.org.uk or call the Museum on 01732 868102 for more details.

Free Guided Walks Around Historic Edenbridge
2017 Free walks dates to be confirmed
FREE ENTRY

Explore historic Edenbridge. Walk along the old Roman Road and under the Old Crown Inn signboard, unique within Kent. Discover the stories of the buildings, industry and people of Edenbridge in days gone by.
The museum will be open afterwards.

Our 2017 Walk dates are as follows:

Volunteering

In addition to the WW1 event we have so many dedicated volunteers that come day in day out to keep the museum running. As always, a great big thank you to all of our volunteers!

If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering at the museum or would just like to know a bit more about what’s involved, then please call and leave a message or email us at 01732 868102 and curator@evmt.org.uk.

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Raise money for the museum when you shop online by registering free with the www.easyfundraising.org.uk website and nominating the Eden Valley Museum Trust as the charity you wish to support. It costs you nothing!
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Support the museum. The museum is always keen to have new supporters either as volunteers or as members. One of the best ways to support the Eden Valley museum is by becoming a member. In addition to receiving the museum’s regular magazine, members are eligible for discounts on courses/talks/visits, receive invitations to exhibition previews and can get free help with local research. Annual individual membership is £10, family membership £20 and under-18s can join for just £2.50. If you are a taxpayer, gift aid rules mean that you can increase the value of your membership by 28% at no extra cost to you. Please email curator@evmt.org.uk if you wish to join us.

To book and for more information on all events phone: 01732 868102 or
	The Eden Valley Museum can be found in Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent Tel: 01732 868102

Museum opening times: Wed & Fri 2.00 till 4.30pm Thu & Sat 10.00 till 4.30pm Summer Sundays June, July & August 2.00 till 4.30pm Closed Good Friday Open Bank Holiday Monday 27th May from 10.00 till 4.30pm Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7LE Tel: 01732 868102 Email: curator@evmt.org.uk Website: www.evmt.org.uk