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Oct
15
1:00 PM13:00
Free, Children

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY - FREE FAMILY FUN

Each October, the Texas Historical Commission celebrates the spirit of discovering Texas' past. It's an opportunity for Texans to understand the depth and richness of our heritage. 

Celebrate with us on Saturday, October 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby Street for an Archaeology Day with free hands-on activities and demonstrations, activity kits, and a museum gallery tour about Texas history.  We will also be making Smores for dessert! No R.S.V.P. needed, just bring the family, class, or troop at 1:00 p.m.

This event is generously being sponsored by Cypress Environmental Consulting and Colliers Engineering & Design. This STEM event is being directed by senior archeologist Kaity Ulewicz, MSc, RPA who is a member of the following professional organizations: American Anthropological Institution, Archaeological Institute of America, Council of Texas Archaeologists, Register of Public Archaeologists, Society for American Archaeology, and Texas Archaeological Society.

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Jun
13
to Jun 17
Children, Houston History, program

Texas Story Summer Camp

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Texas Story Summer Camp

June 13-17, 2022

Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages: 9 -12

The Heritage Society 1100 Bagby Street Houston, TX 77002

Calling all student writers! Join us for a week of historical adventure and hands-on discovery as we explore Houston’s history and collect research sure to inspire stories through writing, drawing, and acting!  Each day, campers will learn the techniques that authors, artists, and actors use to create fleshed-out characters and storylines based on a world you will get to explore firsthand. Option: showcase your work and talent on the 17th to family and friends.

Instruction provided by: iWRITE Writing Coaches, Bryan Museum Historians, Heritage Society Docents PLUS bonus activities from professional illustrators, authors, and actors.

$250 includes daily snacks, supplies, and camp T-Shirt. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle each day.

For questions and information about the Houston Summer Camp and possible scholarships:  Call Sheri Jacobs, Education Manager at 713-893-1461 ext. 802 or e-mail sheri@iwrite.org.
Thank you to The Bryan Museum and the iWrite literacy organization for this educational opportunity!

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