History museum opens new exhibit, plans virtual programs for kids in April
The N.C. Museum of History has a few family activities coming up this month, including the opening of a new exhibit Tuesday that focuses on the experiences of North Carolina's veterans.
Posted — UpdatedThe N.C. Museum of History has a few family activities coming up this month, including the opening of a new exhibit Tuesday that focuses on the experiences of North Carolina's veterans.
The museum gives a little preview of it in this YouTube video.
The history museum also has these virtual programs for kids lined up in April. Descriptions come courtesy of the museum.
- Wednesday, Apr. 7, 1–2 p.m. via Demio
Ages 5 and up; parents are encouraged to participate with their children during the program. Alma has six names—isn’t that TOO many? After author-illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal reveals the family stories behind those names—Alma comes to think, perhaps, they might be a perfect fit after all! Listen along, then learn a way to tell your own family story.
- Wednesday, Apr. 14, 1–2 p.m. via Demio
Ages 6–9; parents are invited to participate with their children during the program. Blueberries, barbecue, peanuts, pickles, and more! Learn where these North Carolina foods came from and who brought, grew, or created them.
- Wednesday, Apr. 21, 1–2 p.m. via Demio
Ages 10–13. Take a virtual tour through the museum's 1920s pharmacy and learn about remedies—and frozen treats and novelties and candy—of the past.
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