Glencairn Museum educates visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods.  Religious life through the ages is presented by means of a remarkable collection that illustrates religions as varied as ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and Native American.  The priceless collections of antiquities include 15th century stained glass panels from the Abbey Church outside Paris, 15th century manuscripts, ancient Egyptian bowls and Islamic prayer rugs.

Glencairn was the home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn, built in the Romanesque style between 1928 and 1939.  Prior
to this time Raymond Pitcairn, who had no formal training in architecture, had supervised the erection of the acclaimed
Bryn Athyn Cathedral, a Gothic and Romanesque style complex. Arthur Kingsley Porter, a noted architectural historian, wrote that the Cathedral "alone of modern buildings, is worthy of comparison with the best the Middle Ages produced."

Both Glencairn and the Cathedral were built using methods unusual for the twentieth century.  The design of the buildings evolved gradually, relying on scale and full-sized plaster models instead of predetermined architectural plans.  Creative input was sought from the craftsmen themselves, who worked together with designers in the shops and studios that were built for them on the site.

Glencairn, above all a home, was also designed to house Pitcairn's outstanding collection of medieval objects, many of which had been purchased as inspirational models for the craftsmen at the Cathedral.  Glencairn also became a center where Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn entertained the Bryn Athyn community for musical, civic and social events.

         8 a.m.            Depart from the Brethren in Christ Church on the Walnut Bottom Road
                               (We will stop at a rest stop.)
       11 a.m.            Tour Glencairn Museum
         1 p.m.            Lunch at Olympia Café & Restaurant
         2:15 p.m.       Tour Glencairn Cathedral
         3:15 p.m.       Depart for Carlisle
         6 p.m.            Arrive Carlisle

Cost:  $  75 per member     Deadline:  September 2, 2005
           $   85 per nonmember
                Price includes bus transportation, driver's tip, lunch and entrance fees.
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Return to:
CCHS
PO BOX 626
CARLISLE PA  17013

Please reserve _______ place(s) for the Glencairn Museum and Cathedral on Thursday, September 15, 2005.

Lunch:  Choose one entree.
______ Chicken Marsala  OR ______ Poached Atlantic Salmon with Caper Dill Beurre Blance Sauce  (Both entrees include Mixed Salad Olympia, Twice-Stuffed Baked Potato, Julienned Zucchini and Carrots, Ice Cream Snow Balls, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea and Soda.

Name____________________________Address________________________________ Phone___________________

Enclosed check for $___________ ($75 /member, $85 /nonmember)  OR _____ VISA     _______Mastercard

Card #_________________________________   Expiration Date____________

Signature______________________________________________

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within PA,  1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.

The Society is in absolute charge of day and/or overnight trips.  Nonmembers should be charged more than members.  To make reservations, one-half of the total amount must be paid at the time of reservation.  Day trips must be paid in full.  The remainder is due two weeks before the date of departure.  Cancellations will be accepted only up until two weeks before the date of departure.  Only a death in the immediate family will result in a return of money after the cancellation date of two weeks prior to trip.  The Society will not be responsible for injuries incurred on trips; nor shall said organization be responsible for any loss or damage to said member's or guest's personal property.

This major exhibition of approximately 100 paintings, watercolors and drawings reveals artists' fascination with London at the turn of the 19th century.  Breathtaking views of London's misty atmosphere, bustling waterfront, and Victorian architecture are represented in a range of modern styles—Impressionism, pointillism, and fauvism—along with academic, naturalist, and topographic views of the Thames.  The highlight is Monet's series of paintings of London's bridges and the monumental Houses of Parliament, considered among his finest examples of Impressionism.  Other artists featured are Camille Pissarro, James MacNeill Whistler, Winslow Homer, and photographer Alvin Langdon Coburn.  A major catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

Spanning three floors, the BMA's historical building showcases elegant installations of 18th through 20th century painting and sculpture, decorative arts including furniture, silver, textiles and folk art and period rooms.  A stroll through these galleries provides a wonderful experience with one of the finest collections in the country.  In addition, don't miss the Cone Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world.  It includes paintings by Cezanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh and Renoir.
 

                                                                       Itinerary

     9 a.m.          Depart from the Brethren in Christ Church on the
                        Walnut Bottom Road
                        Lunch on your own, but the group will have
                        reservations for seating.  The time will be  announced later.
     4 p.m.         Depart for Carlisle
 

Cost:  $48 per member     Deadline:  October 21, 2005
           $58 per nonmember

Price includes bus transportation and driver's tip.  Lunch is on your own.
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CCHS
PO BOX 626
CARLISLE PA  17013

Please reserve _______ place(s) for the Baltimore Museum of Art on Thursday, November 3, 2005.

Name__________________________________  Address_______________________________________

Phone____________

Enclosed check for $___________ ($48/member, $58/nonmember)
              OR
________VISA       ________Mastercard

Card #_________________________________   Expiration Date____________

Signature______________________________________________

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within PA,
 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.

The Society is in absolute charge of day and/or overnight trips.  Nonmembers should be charged more than members.  To make reservations, one-half of the total amount must be paid at the time of reservation.  Day trips must be paid in full.  The remainder is due two weeks before the date of departure.  Cancellations will be accepted only up until two weeks before the date of departure.  Only a death in the immediate family will result in a return of money after the cancellation date of two weeks prior to trip.  The Society will not be responsible for injuries incurred on trips; nor shall said organization be responsible for any loss or damage to said member's or guest's personal property.

Come join us and see the beautiful natural Christmas decorations in Colonial Williamsburg!  Christmas is a special time of the year and the appreciation of beauty and art which was so much a part of the 18th century way of life can be seen in Williamsburg.

Our overnight trip includes:

1.  Lodging at Williamsburg Woodlands (a Colonial
    Williamsburg Foundation accommodation)
2.  Continental breakfast at the Woodlands
4.  Admission to Colonial Williamsburg
5.  Dinner at Christiana Campbell's (must pay for alcoholic beverages)
6.  Transportation, baggage handling and gratuities

While at the Woodlands, you can take advantage of bus service provided by Colonial Williamsburg to see the restored area.  We will stop in Warrenton for a short break (20 minutes on Tuesday morning).  We will also stop in Warrenton on the return trip for a short break on Friday afternoon.

                                                              ITINERARY
 
Tuesday, December 13, 2005

     7 a.m.                          Depart from Brethren in Christ Church on Walnut Bottom Road
     12-1 p.m.                    Arrival at Williamsburg
     1-6 p.m.                      On your own to tour Colonial Williamsburg
     6:45 p.m.                     Dinner at Christiana Campbell's (must pay for alcoholic beverages)
     8-9 p.m.                      Special Evening Tour Offerings (Extra Fee)
                                        or time on own (Please call for more information about special  evening tours.)

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

     8 a.m.                           Continental breakfast at Woodlands
     10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.       Drop-off at Merchants' Square for shopping and lunch on your own
     3 p.m.                           Pick-up at Merchants' Square for Carlisle

Please have baggage outside your hotel room by 8:30 a.m.

COST:  $265 per person (member)                        DEADLINE:  November 1, 2005
              $280 per person (non-member);   $325 single

We must have a minimum of 20.

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Return to:
   CCHS
   PO BOX 626
   CARLISLE PA  17013
 
Please reserve ____  place(s) for the Colonial Williamsburg trip on December 13 and 14, 2005.
Sharing room with ______________________________________________

Enclosed check for $__________ ($265/member, $280/non-member, $325 single)
             OR
______VISA      ______ Mastercard Card #____________________________________________

 Expiration Date__________      Signature_____________________________________________

Name_________________________________

Address______________________________  Phone_____________________
 

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free within PA, 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.