Upcoming
Events and Important Dates
(events
at the NHS Museum unless otherwise noted)
Now
Open!
Rubber
Industry Exhibit in the Ebersole Room of the Museum
SUMMER
2009 Events
Register at The Naugatuck Historical Society
Museum
June
26
“Make
Flies for Fly Fishing” - Ages 8+
Learn the fun of making flies for fly fishing with Joe Pereira,
Marine Biologist at the Milford Marine Biology Lab and instructor
at Housatonic Community College .
July
10
"The
Cartoon Platoon” - Ages 5 to 95
Learn some of the cartooning techniques ued by professionals
as well as Ron Gagliardi’s own use of letters and numbers to
create cartoon characters. Ron is an art educator and Cheshire
town historian. (Limit: 20 participants)
July
17
“Making
a Lasting Impression” - Ages 7+
Create your personal “fossil” with shells and clay with Leslie,
Museum Collections Manager (with a separate program leader for
younger siblings)
July
24
“Talking
Feather/Story Stick” - Ages 7+
Sample customs of some Native American tribes. Decorate a tiny
pouch to carry items that mean something to you. Led by Colette,
Museum volunteer
July
31
“Tour
Town Green Trees/Make a Branch Mobile” - Ages 7+
With Bridget, past President of the Historical Society, learn
about the trees on the town Green. Return to the Museum to make
a bead & branch mobile. (From your backyard, bring a branch,
1 to 2 feet long.)
August
7
“Pinwheel
Art” - Ages 7+
Make your own pinwheel indoors. Museum Educator, Wendy, leads
you outdoors to watch the wind work on your pinwheel. Enjoy
a summer treat at this season’s final workshop.
