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Hands on History: Summer Pop In Programs- MAKE BUTTER THE COLONIAL WAY
June 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bring a picnic lunch and join the History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé for these fun summer activities and workshops designed for families! These programs are free for Museum Members. For non-members, the programs are included in the cost of regular admission tickets to the History Museum and Colonial Fort Condé.
For more information about regular admission prices, visit https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/visit-us/
A family membership ($95/year) includes two adults and all children in the household under 18. Not only will a membership allow you to have access to all six summer pop-in programs for free, you’ll also get free admission for a year, 15% off in our gift shop, invitations to exclusive members-only opening receptions for all special exhibitions, and invitations to our annual Mardi Gras Members Watch Party! To purchase a membership online, visit https://www.historymuseumofmobile.com/membership/ or visit our reception desk at the museum.
Activities may have a limited number of participants and admission will be available on a first come first served basis. Parents/guardians must remain on site during the program. Families are welcome to eat lunch in the History Museum classroom at the conclusion of the program or in the courtyard at the Fort before the program starts. See schedule below for times, locations, and details!
MARDI GRAS MASK WORKSHOP | Friday, June 14 | 10am—12pm | Location: History Museum of Mobile Classroom | Join a museum educator for a short, guided tour of the museum’s Mardi Gras exhibit to learn about the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile, and then make your very own Mardi Gras Mask in the museum classroom. For ages 5 and up.
MAKE BUTTER THE COLONIAL WAY | Saturday, June 29 | 1pm—3pm | Location: Colonial Fort Condé | Stop by the Fort courtyard anytime between 1pm and 3pm to learn about the types of foods eaten during colonial times and then try making butter using an authentic colonial era butter churn and tools. For ages Pre-K and up.
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