Event date: Saturday, April 23,
2011
Event place:
Apple
Valley,
CA
Family Fun,
“Work and Play in the 1880s”
Work and play like Californians did in the 1880s!
On Saturday, April 23, families can make history during the Family Fun Day,
“1880s at Work and Play,” at the Victor Valley Museum in
Apple Valley from 11am to 3pm. This program is
included with paid museum admission.
Visitors will be able to beat a rug, clean clothes with a tub and
washboard, dip a candle, play old-time games, make corn husk dolls, and more.
Activities are suitable for children ages 4 and older.
“Our Family Fun Days make the subject come alive for the whole family,”
said Curator of Education Jolene Redvale. “It’s a taste of what life was like in
the past, and helps us appreciate the lifestyle we have today. Plus, it’s a
whole lot of fun!”
The Victor Valley Museum is at 11873 Apple Valley
Road in
Apple
Valley.
Admission is $5 (adult), $4 (senior or military), and $2.50 (student). Children
under 5 and San Bernardino County Museum Association members are free. Parking
is free. For program information call the San Bernardino County Museum’s education division at (909) 307-2669 ext. 256
or visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.
The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. If assistive
listening devices or other auxiliary aids are needed in order to participate in
museum exhibits or programs, requests should be made through Museum Visitor
Services at (760) 240-2111 at least three business days prior to your
visit.
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