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The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture is proud to present its Summer Saturdays Series on the second Saturday of each month in June, July, and August. Summer Saturdays give museum visitors a unique opportunity to REDiscover Dallas through a variety of drop-in Family Workshops, activities, and exhibit openings.
Each Summer Saturday Program includes discounted museum admission, themes from Dallas County’s history, guided building tours of the Old Red Courthouse, gallery scavenger hunts, crafts, and hands on activities for kids ages 4-16.
Summer Saturday Themes Include:
Lee & Grant Family Day
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 11am to 3pm
History comes to life as Old Red kicks off its summer exhibit, Lee & Grant. Children’s activities, crafts, music and demonstrations by Civil War re-enactors will round out the fun-filled day.
From Lincoln Logs to Hula Hoops: Children’s Games Through the Decades Drop-in Workshop and Family Day
Saturday, July 11, 11am to 3pm
Early childhood favorites such as marbles, dominoes, Toss Across, Lincoln Logs, and Spirograph return as museum visitors learn about the various toys that entertained children over the years. Kids will enjoy participating in a hula hoop contest and making their own toys like whirly gigs, button spinners, and clothespin dolls.
Downtown Detectives: Uncovering the Hidden Treasures in Architecture Drop-in Workshop and Family Day
Saturday, August 8, 11am to 3pm
The Dallas skyline comes to life as children and adults uncover the unique features and characteristics of the Old Red Courthouse and its surrounding buildings. Kids will enjoy creating their own stained glass window, uncovering historical features through architecture rubbings, and discovering architectural details that make Dallas buildings unique. Special guided tours of the Old Red Courthouse will offer visitors a chance to learn about the restored courtroom, restoration, room, grand staircase, and clock tower.
Your Dallas: Lancaster Exhibit Opening & Family Day
Saturday, September 12, 2009, 11am to 3pm
The Old Red Museum’s Your Dallas series presents a special exhibit highlighting the people and events that shaped Lancaster, one of the many exiting cities in Dallas County. Join us as we REDiscover Dallas and the cities that make us unique.
Deck the Halls Family Day
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11am to 3pm
Enjoy performances and holiday crafts to celebrate the season.
We regularly mail flyers and email the latest information on our educational programs. If you would like to be added to these lists, please email our group sales department at groupsales@oldred.org or call 214-757-1949.
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