The Fort Bend Museum Presents:
Summer History
July 2024
This year, we celebrate diversity by highlighting some of the first settlers whose culture influenced Fort Bend County. With a specific focus on Indigenous peoples of Texas, Africa, Czechoslovakia, and Germany, each week will include an informational area and exhibit to guide visitors through their culture and customs, and an activity aligned with the week's theme. Summer History activities and corresponding exhibits will be included in Fort Bend Museum’s regular admission prices.
Where:
Fort Bend Museum 410 S. Fifth Street Richmond, Tx Cost: Members are FREE (membership information here) $12 for Adults 13-64 $10 for Seniors 65+ $8 for Children 4-12 *Summer History runs during normal business hours: 9-5 Tuesday-Saturday. |
WEEK 1: Family
July 2 - 6
A look into family life of each of the cultures and what roles each member held.
WEEK 2: Food
July 9-13
Discover if any of these cultures were able to access their ethnic food after moving to Texas and ways they adapted.
WEEK 3: Music & Dancing
July 16-19
Enjoy festivities galore with an exploration into what celebrations and musical sounds are familiar to local Texans today thanks to each of these cultures.
JULY 20th Festival of Cultures
WEEK 4: Weddings
July 23-27
Weddings today can include a variety of traditions spanning multiple cultures, but where did they begin? This exhibit will shine a light on which traditions withstood the test of time.
July 2 - 6
A look into family life of each of the cultures and what roles each member held.
WEEK 2: Food
July 9-13
Discover if any of these cultures were able to access their ethnic food after moving to Texas and ways they adapted.
WEEK 3: Music & Dancing
July 16-19
Enjoy festivities galore with an exploration into what celebrations and musical sounds are familiar to local Texans today thanks to each of these cultures.
JULY 20th Festival of Cultures
WEEK 4: Weddings
July 23-27
Weddings today can include a variety of traditions spanning multiple cultures, but where did they begin? This exhibit will shine a light on which traditions withstood the test of time.
Join us each week as we provide space to connect with the community and celebrate Native Americans, Africa, Czechoslovakia, and Germany, four cultures whose rich traditions are part of what makes Fort Bend the unique county that it is. Summer History and the Festival of Cultures are for all ages, although most activities are suited for 5 & up. Bring your lunch to enjoy at our picnic tables or on our lawn after exploring the museum.
*Food vendors who specialize in any of these ethnic cuisines and are interested in joining Festival of Cultures,
contact Erika Isham at eisham@fortbendmuseum.org
contact Erika Isham at eisham@fortbendmuseum.org