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Summer Programs

In addition to regular school/daycare programming at the museum this summer, there will be two weeks set aside for local children to experience Texas history for themselves. Each program is a half day of learning and fun - sign up for one or all four in any combination. All programs will be offered in the morning and afternoon on alternative days - see schedule. Suitable for ages 8-12, but younger children allowed with parent participation. Each session limited to 20. Cost is $6 per program/$5 for members.

Programs available:

Archeology: Introduction to archeology and Native Americans, identifying and digging up artifacts

Frontier Survival: Print and sign a land grant with a quill pen, learn the basics of cabin building, play the games of the the time, and make a snack

At Home in 1860: Includes dress up, tour of Long-Smith Cottage, carding cotton and other chores

At Home in 1890: Family life in 1890 includes tour of Historic Moore Home, schoolwork and Victorian games

Week of Tuesday, July 15 - Friday, July 18

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9am-noon	Archeology	Home 1860	Home 1890	Frontier
1pm-4pm	Frontier	Home 1890	Archeology	Home 1860

Week of Tuesday, August 12 - Friday, August 15

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9am-noon	Frontier	Archeology	Home 1860	Home 1890
1pm-4pm	Home 1860	Home 1890	Frontier	Archeology

Special for 2008:

Introduction to spinning and weaving: For teens and adults; offered during the At Home in 1860 programs

Historic District and Cemetery Tour: For teens and adults; offered during the At Home in 1890 programs

Call Claire Rogers at 281-342-6478 for more information or email: educator@fortbendmuseum.org or return a registration form.