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The dining room of the Hackley House displays unique food-themed tiles. Children are invited to visit the Hackley & Hume Historic Site for an opportunity to paint their own tile. This is a free program.
This four day Museum Boot Camp will teach participants about artifacts. They will learn how to handle artifacts, how to track and number them, how to make an exhibit, market an exhibit, design a program to complement their exhibit, and finally how to install an exhibit using their favorite artifact from home. The camp will […]
Candles were a very important item during the 1830s and were often made by hand. At Michigan's Heritage Park we make our own candles to use. On August 11th all visitors have the opportunity to join our interpreters in making hand dipped candles at our 1830s Settler's Cabin. Visitors can make a candle for free […]
We have all been dressing ourselves for a long time and those clothes need to be constructed and cared for. How did Native Americans make and decorate their clothes? What did those in remote places in early Michigan do to get clothing? How did people take care of their clothing in the past. Join us […]
Learn how men like Charles Hackley and Thomas Hume made their millions and how lumbering made Muskegon in this special free program. Participants will learn about the tools, people and process of the lumbering industry.
Join us in our newest exhibit Shifting Shoreline anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm on August 17th to learn more about how Lumbering and other industries changed Muskegon Lake's shoreline and ecosystems and what is being done to repair the damage. Then try your hand at cleaning up a lake bottom in a simulated activity.
Children are invited to make their own hat during a special Millinery-themed Throwback Thursday at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site. This is a free program.
Finding Pokémon on your phone can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. Finding animals and plants that inspire many Pokémon can be the same. To make it easy for you the Lakeshore Museum Center will help you find both! On August 19th the museum will be using lures to attract Pokémon to the museum from between […]
Learn how people from the past acquired their food, cooked it, and even what they used to eat it with. The day includes cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, speakers and a chance to taste test. Tasting tickets will be sold for $1 each and samples will range from one to three tickets.
Participate in this illuminating interactive event as a juror in three Hackley and Hume related scandal cases! This 90 minute experience will reveal untold stories and truth about each family and their past. Due to adult themes and topics, this tour is NOT suitable for children. The 5:00 pm session is SOLD OUT. Choose a […]
