“Little Learners” is the museum’s interactive series of children’s programming that brings fun facts, objects, and activities out of the past to your family today!

The series, targeted at ages 2-5, will be held monthly. Each month will feature a different story, activity, and craft inspired by local history.

A Parent/guardian must accompany their children.

THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 15 CHILDREN. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! After registration, if you are no longer able to attend please let the Education Coordinator know so we can offer the spot to another child.

Participants may be photographed for use in museum promotional and marketing material.

For more information, contact Christine Wuebker, Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or call (540) 829-1749.

April 30
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Earth Day!

Planet Earth is a special place. In 1970, Earth Day was created to show concern for the way we were treating the planet. Learners will learn about the planet and ways we can take care of it. They will make a special Earth craft to take home.

May 28
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Dinosaurs!

President George Washington!

In honor of President’s Day, come learn about the first president of the United States, George Washington. Participants will hear about his life, search the museum for clues to some of his more important milestones, and make a George Washington puppet to take home.

Time Flies when you’re having Fun!

As we enter a new year, come learn about time. We will discuss daily schedules and sort various activities into when they usually happen during the day. Participants will get to make a sand timer to take home.

Thanksgiving!

Come learn what Thanksgiving is all about. Then go foraging through the museum for the items needed to make a Thanksgiving feast. We will finish the program by making turkeys to take home.

Halloween!

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Dress in your Halloween costume (age-appropriate and NO MASKS, please) and come to the museum to learn about Halloween, go “trick-or-treating” with some Halloween creatures, and make a jack-o-lantern to take home.