| February 11 | 6:30 pm | Love Bites II – Fund Raiser |
| February 21 | 2 p.m. | Baby Care in Years Gone By - Exhibit Debut Come share your favorite child rearing memories at our exhibit debut. Refreshments will follow. |
| March 13 | 2 p.m. | Regional Archaeology Program Museum intern Jonathan Kindrex will discuss basic archeological digging techniques and the how Greenbrier Bottoms dig helped archeologist learn about Native Americans in our region. |
| March 14 | 9-11 a.m. | Homeschool Day - Archeology Themed “Dig It” will feature many archaeology themed activities including basic excavation techniques and a mock dig, making clay pots, and creating a “cave” painting. Students will also learn about the Greenbrier Bottoms dig and its importance to our region. Activities funded through the Bill Jordan Public Grant. |
| March 19 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Spring Family Day-
Activities will center on local archaeology. A mock dig will be on site for visitors to learn and practice basic excavation techniques. Visitors can also make clay pots and create a “cave” painting. Activities funded through the Bill Jordan Public Grant.
Click here for details. |
| May 15 | 2 pm | Mary Miller will discuss various epidemics in American history and how vaccinations have made a difference in breakouts. |
| June 1 - July 31 |
Old Independence Regional Museum will offer a photographic scavenger hunt throughout the 12 counties that the Museum represents. Entry fee will be $10 per child or $25 per family. Prizes will be awarded. Click here for details. | |
| June 6 |
9 am-Noon 1st-3rd grades 1 pm-5 pm 4th -6th grades. |
Mondays at the Museum Day Camp - Theme is Homesteading. Click the time and grade for registration forms |
| June 12 | 2 pm | In conjunction with a new exhibit "Surviving Disasters," various natural disasters that have affected our region will be discussed. |
| June 13 |
9
am-Noon 1st-3rd grades 1 pm-5 pm 4th -6th grades. |
Mondays at the Museum Day Camp – Theme is WWII. Click the time and grade for registration forms |
| June 20 |
9 am-Noon 1st-3rd grades 1 pm-5 pm 4th -6th grades. |
Mondays at the Museum Day Camp – Theme is The White River. Click the time and grade for registration forms |
| June 27 |
9 am-Noon 1st-3rd grades 1 pm-5 pm 4th -6th grades. |
Mondays at the Museum Day Camp – Theme is Native American Foods. Click the time and grade for registration forms |
| July |
Murder Mystery Party
Fundraiser more details to be announced. |
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| August |
Mock Trial
Fundraiser more details to be announced. |
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| August 21 | 2 pm |
Amid the ever
changing technological landscape, what is coming next? Learn how
technology has evolved through the years and how to prepare for the
future. |
| September 8 | Old Independence Regional Museum’s 18th Anniversary Fundraising Gala | |
| September 18 | 2 pm | Immigration has continually brought new peoples to your region. During this program, hear about the Vietnamese immigration wave with stories from immigrants. |
| September 26 | 9 - Noon | Fall Home School Day |
| October 15 | 10 am - 2 pm | Fall Family Day Event |
| October 27 | Night at the Museum | |
| December 10 | 10 am - 2 pm | Christmas Family Day |
Program dates or times may change. Call for more information. 870-793-2121
