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Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Serves Up The Past At Ice Cream Social

NORWALK, Conn. - The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk stepped into the past as it hosted its second annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday at Mathews Park.

A boy enjoys his cool ice cream on a hot day at the Ice Cream Social at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk on Sunday.

A boy enjoys his cool ice cream on a hot day at the Ice Cream Social at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk on Sunday.

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Don and Peggy Morey with their 1926 Model-T at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.

Don and Peggy Morey with their 1926 Model-T at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.

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The main attraction!

The main attraction!

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Hosts are dressed in Victorian style.

Hosts are dressed in Victorian style.

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Visitors dance to live music at Sunday's Ice Cream Social.

Visitors dance to live music at Sunday's Ice Cream Social.

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Riding an old-fashioned bike.

Riding an old-fashioned bike.

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Kids and adults enjoy the Ice Cream Social at Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.

Kids and adults enjoy the Ice Cream Social at Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.

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Kids love ice cream!

Kids love ice cream!

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A juggler performs for visitors.

A juggler performs for visitors.

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Kids listen to stories at the Story Corner at Mouse Mansion.

Kids listen to stories at the Story Corner at Mouse Mansion.

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A Princess and Elmo are on hand for photos with the kids.

A Princess and Elmo are on hand for photos with the kids.

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Mini tours of the mansion are available.

Mini tours of the mansion are available.

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Families find plenty of spots to relax in the shade.

Families find plenty of spots to relax in the shade.

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The Mulkerin School of Irish Dance performs at the event.

The Mulkerin School of Irish Dance performs at the event.

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Performers at the event included 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, and palm reader Jessica Fattahi of Stamford.

The event also featured costumed interpreters and props from the museum, and booths hosted by local bakers and crafters.

Attendees also had a chance to learn how ice cream was made during the Victorian era.

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