Troy's Community Newsletter

The Junior Museum Announces November Events

Marcy Stryker - 235-2120

marcys@juniormuseum.org - http://www.juniormuseum.org

The Junior Museum has announced its line-up of events for November. These events are part of a new monthly series that will preview programs to be offered in the new Junior Museum. The new museum is scheduled to open next year in the historic Winslow Building on 8th St. in downtown Troy. These new programs will be offered every weekend to provide in-depth experiences that utilize the museum’s collections and the expertise of its staff. As part of this new format, Family Fun activities, which are included in the regular cost of admission every Saturday and Sunday, have been tailored to enhance these new programs.

The new workshops cost $5 per person and include admission to the museum. Reservations are requested, but if space allows, children may sign up the day of the event. Weekend Family Fun Activities and Story Time are included in the regular cost of admission, $4 per person.

Admission is $3 per person during the week, $4 per person on weekends, holidays, and during school breaks. Children under age two and Museum members are admitted free. The Junior Museum, located at 282 Fifth Ave., Troy, is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5pm. For more information on Junior Museum programs or to make reservations, please call (518) 235-2120.

Every Sunday during the month of November, be on the lookout for Mrs. Goodermote in the Log Cabin! You may be lucky enough to chat with her about her daily life and activities!

November 6 and 7, 1999 / Noon - 1pm Story Time; 1pm - 4pm

On-Going Craft Activity

Thanksgiving Story Time and Family Fun: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson, Judy Byron Schachner Come hear about an old lady who comes for Thanksgiving dinner and has brought a pie. Watch out though, she may eat everything on the table and more! Then make your own special Hands and Feet Turkey to decorate your table using your own hands and feet!

November 13, 1999 / Noon - 1pm

Historic Happenings Workshop: Colonial Living

In this workshop on children of the past, join our costumed museum educator for an in-depth look at life in a log cabin. Try your hand at some Colonial chores, like carding wool and churning butter. Discover what it was like to write with a quill pen and make your own colonial toy - a thaumatrope! ($5 per person, includes admission to the museum. Reservations requested.)

November 13 and 14, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm

On-Going Family Fun History Activity

Quill Pen Writing and Make Your Own Colonial Toy Discover what it was like to write with a quill pen and make your own colonial toy - called a thaumatrope using cutouts and some string!

November 20, 1999 / Noon - 1pm

Amazing Art Workshop: Wonderful Wampum

What is wampum? Join us on Native American Day to learn about how Native Americans used wampum to create beautiful belts that were used to seal treaties. You will learn how the symbolic designs created in the wampum beadwork were used in storytelling and as a substitute for formal writing. Make your own "wampum" creation using pasta. ($5 per person, includes admission to the museum. Reservations requested.)

November 20 and 21, 1999 / 1pm - 4pm

On-Going Family Fun Art Activity

"Wampum" Creations Make your own "wampum" creation using pasta.

November 27, 1999 / Noon - 1pm

Super Science Workshop: Squiggles and Squirms

Live creatures help clear up misconceptions about reptiles and bugs during this interactive presentation. Use our soft-sculpture bugs to help identify characteristics of bugs. You’ll also create your own insect to take. ($5 per person, includes admission to the museum. Reservations requested.)

November 27 and 28, 1999 / Noon - 5pm On-Going

Super Science Spectacular: Create Your Own Butterfly

Out of everyday household items like sandwich bags and tissue paper create a colorful butterfly to take home with you.

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