Past events tagged "history"

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Jan. 21, 2020 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Learn about the 5,000 year-old practice of mehndi, a body art using dye made from the henna plant. From ancient India to Anythink Perl Mack, j explore the history of mehndi and receive your own henna tattoo from local artist Atisha Pisaña. 
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Jan. 21, 2020 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Blast off into the past to discover the food, art, people and events that have shaped history. This month, we travel to different dynasties from ancient China to learn the art of papermaking, create a shadow puppet show and drink tea like an emperor.  Appropriate for elementary school-aged kids....
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Jan. 07, 2020 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us each month to learn about the history and traditions behind our favorite breads. Participants will take home a complete batter that should be baked at home following the program. Space is limited; registration required. 
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Nov. 19, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Navajo weaving has captivated people for generations, and it’s no wonder why! Join us as we use looms to weave our own symmetrical mini-rugs in the fashion of the Navajo tradition. 
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Nov. 12, 2019 - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Momofuku Ando may not be a familiar name, but his invention sure is -  ramen noodle soup. This tasty and affordable meal has an interesting and delicious history that dates back to World War II. Join us as we cook up some hot ramen and learn about how this delicious meal came to be. 
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Oct. 24, 2019 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Whoever said not to play with your food obviously never operated on Swedish Fish! Learn the basics of surgery and practice your operating skills with actual surgeons’ tools as we operate on a variety of candy. Best for elementary, tween and teen. 
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Aug. 22, 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Build your own cities both past and present while becoming a historic preservationist. Learn about saving historic structures, the evolution of a city, and the importance of historic preservation with guests from the Molly Brown House Museum. Appropriate for students in grades K-5. 
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Jul. 27, 2019 - 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing by reliving one of history’s greatest achievements.  Led by Richard from STEMpunkED, watch remastered and previously unseen videos and images of humanity’s first steps and giant leaps.  All ages welcome!
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Mar. 30, 2019 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
How do artifacts help to tell the story of history? We tend to think of history as centered on the lives of influential people, but in this workshop we’ll examine the past through the life of things. Working as historical detectives, we’ll piece together the past by examining artifacts that clue us...
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Mar. 02, 2019 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Experience the magic of oral tradition with the “Legend of the Tree Sisters,” presented by representatives from Museo de las Americas. This engaging legend teaches the importance of Native American horticulture traditions and planting methodology. Following the Native American tradition of using...

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