The West Virginia Division of Culture and History will present its “Second Saturday” program of museum activities on Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The theme this month is the Civil War in West Virginia. The free program is geared for children of all ages.
On Saturday, children can enjoy participating in a scavenger hunt while using the Museum Bingo Game Sheet all day long. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., they can weave a placemat in the “Make and Take” art area in the Great Hall and examine Civil War artifacts at the hands-on History Cart in the Museum Galleries.
At 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m., kids will gather to hear the story Golden Delicious – A Cinderella Apple Story by West Virginia author Anna Egan Smucker. After the story, they can make an apple bookmark.
At 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m., participants can gather in Discovery Room number five in the State Museum for a “Museum Walk ‘n Talk” program with the theme West Virginia and the Civil War. Rounding out the day’s activities, from 1 - 3:30 p.m., kids can join Civil War reenactor David Bradley of Jackson County who will portray a Civil War doctor in Discovery Room number six.
It is recommended that children under the age of 13 be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about “Second Saturdays,” contact museum guest services, at (304) 558-0220, ext. 111.
The West Virginia Division of Culture and History, an agency of the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts, brings together the state’s past, present and future through programs and services in the areas of archives and history, the arts, historic preservation and museums. Its administrative offices are located at the Culture Center in the State Capitol Complex in Charleston, which also houses the state archives and state museum. The Culture Center is West Virginia’s official showcase for the arts. The agency also operates a network of museums and historic sites across the state. For more information about the Division’s programs, visit www.wvculture.org. The Division of Culture and History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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