Throwback Thursday : Ice Cream Making – Historic Sites
Children are invited to learn how to make ice cream at the Scolnik House of the Depression Era. During the Great Depression it was common for families to make their own ice cream.
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Events
- Scolnik House of the Depression Era 484 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, MI, United States
Dog Days at Michigan’s Heritage Park
Michigan’s Heritage Park 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, United StatesBring your best friend to the park and learn about the role of pets and animals through history. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after them. There will be water for the dogs along the half mile trail. Dogs are also welcome on Sunday, July 24 from 1:00 to […]
Dog Days at Michigan’s Heritage Park
Michigan’s Heritage Park 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, United StatesBring your best friend to the park and learn about the role of pets and animals through history. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must clean up after them. There will be water for the dogs along the half mile trail.
Enviroworks Day Camp – Main Museum
Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, United StatesEnviroworks This one-week day camp targets Muskegon County elementary school children and challenges them to explore the natural and cultural history of the area. It is conducted weekdays from 9:00 am to Noon the last two weeks of July. Discover these fun science and history topics and many more: Creatures of the Night Ice Age […]
Quilt Show, Demonstration and Music
Michigan’s Heritage Park 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, United StatesEnjoy a Quilt Display in the Visitor Center and see hand quilting and treadle machine quilting demonstrations at the Settlers Cabin and Farmhouse. Plus, at 2 pm each day, cast members from the musical "Quilters" will present a sneak peek of their upcoming production at the Howmet Playhouse. The play will be presented August 4 […]
Spinning Workshop – Heritage Park
Michigan’s Heritage Park 8637 N. Durham Rd, Whitehall, MI, United StatesJoin the Michigan’s Heritage Park staff as LuAnn McConnell shares the art of spinning. This class is open to the public and any level of spinner is welcome. We will try three different spinning techniques; drop spindle, walking wheel and traditional treadle wheel and work with a variety of fibers. LuAnn will also show us […]
Quilt Display, Demonstration and Music
Enjoy a Quilt Display in the Visitor Center and see hand quilting and treadle machine quilting demonstrations at the Settlers Cabin and Farmhouse. Plus, at 2 pm, cast members from the musical "Quilters" will present a sneak peek of their upcoming production at the Howmet Playhouse. The play will be presented August 4 through 6.
Make and Take – Museum Center
Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, United StatesFor $1 participants can make their own sun print design using solar paper. The solar paper is coated with light-sensitive chemicals, which react to light waves and particles when exposed to light. When you place objects on the paper, they block the light and turn white while the paper around them remains blue. Water stops […]
Throwback Thursday : Tile Making – Historic Site
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.
Museum Boot Camp for Ages 10 to 18 – Museum Center
Lakeshore Museum Center 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]