Home / Planning a Visit / Family Fun / Family Programs
 November
December
November
Make It, Take It: Army Dog Tags
Saturday, Nov. 7
1–3 p.m. (drop-in program)
Since World War II, soldiers have worn personal identification tags called dog tags. Visit the museum’s military history gallery and make your own dog tag to take home.
Time for Tots: American Indian Life
Tuesday, Nov. 10
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Learn about life of the first North Carolinians. Handle objects, listen to stories, and make a paper turtle rattle to take home.
Artist at Work: John Blackfeather Jeffries
Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (drop-in program)
Sunday, Nov. 22, 1–3 p.m. (drop-in program)
Chat with Jeffries, a member of the Occaneechi tribe, as he crafts traditional weapons such as bows, arrows, and atlatls.
Fourteenth Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 21
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy music, dancing, storytelling, crafts, and more at this festival celebrating North Carolina’s American Indians.
(Back to Top)
December
Time for Tots: Seasonal Symbols
Tuesday, Dec. 1 or Dec. 8
10–10:45 a.m.
Ages 3–5 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.
From menorahs to Moravian stars, find out what different symbols of winter holidays mean. Make your own stenciled place mat to take home.
History Corner: Christmas Trees
Thursday, Dec. 3
10–11 a.m.
Ages 5–9 with adult
To register, call 919-807-7992.
Growing trees for the holiday season is one of North Carolina’s biggest industries. Find out how trees became a holiday symbol and create a decoration for your own tree. Presented with Cameron Village Regional Library.
Capitol Tree Lighting
Thursday, Dec. 10
5–7:30 p.m. (museum open)
6 p.m. (tree-lighting ceremony on the Capitol grounds)
Watch the annual lighting of the Capitol tree, listen to seasonal music, and come to the museum for hands-on fun!
First Night Raleigh 2010
Thursday, Dec. 31
2–6 p.m. (children’s celebration)
7–11 p.m. (nighttime events)
First Night button required for entry.
The Museum of History will be at the heart of the children’s celebration at this annual New Year’s Eve festival of the arts. For information, call Artsplosure at 919-990-1158 or visit artsplosure.org.
Back to Top) |
