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March - 2008nuary - 2008
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Saturday
12 p.m. & 2 p.m
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Film Screening: Historic Passenger Trains
Don’t miss the opportunity to view the rides on some of the first trains in America. This compilation is complete with every historical passenger train film available. Topics include: early American passenger trains, early locomotives & railway cars, and an overall history of US railroads. Viewing is free with regular Museum admission.
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April - 2008nuary - 2008
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12
Saturday
12 - 4 p.m
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Family Day: Railroad Adventures
Get on the right track for fun at this family friendly celebration of railroading. Games, crafts, and special guests make this an event you don’t want to miss! Free with regular Museum admission
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May - 2008nuary - 2008
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10
Saturday
1 - 3 p.m
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Presentation and Consultation
Join curator, collector and storyteller Anita Sheneberger for a lively presentation on the craft of quilting. Questions and samples welcome! Free with regular Museum admission.
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June - 2008nuary - 2008
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14
Saturday
1 - 3 p.m
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Class - Quilt Restoration and Preservation
Celebrate our exhibit Crazy Quilts with this tutorial on quilt care. The class includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum’s quilt collection and storage techniques. Free with regular Museum admission.
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July - 2008nuary - 2008
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7-11
9 a.m. - 12 p.m
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Junior Curators’ Summer Camp!
Kids aged 7 - 12. Camp fee: $55.
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12
Saturday
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m
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Film Screening - A Century of Quilts: America in Cloth
This documentary celebrates the art of quilting by featuring selections from the best 100 American quilts of the 20th century, the stories behind their creation and the quilters as they work. Viewing is free with regular Museum admission.
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16
Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Hooked on History - Life on the Farm: Join us for a look at the work and play that constitutes farm life!
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18
Friday
11:30 am - 12pm
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Books Bring History Alive - A fun summer program catering to children aged 2 to 5.
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23
Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Hooked on History - Family Fun: Explore your family’s unique heritage.
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25
Friday
11:30 - 12 pm
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Books Bring History Alive - A fun summer program catering to children aged 2 to 5
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30
Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Hooked on History - Games Galore: Discover historic games and pastimes!
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August - 2008nuary - 2008
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1
Friday
11:30 - 12 pm
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Books Bring History Alive - A fun summer program catering to children aged 2 to 5
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2
Saturday
12:00 - 4:00 pm
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Family Day - Crazy Quilts! Join us for a quilt making crafts, demonstrations, stories and games! There is fun to be had for families of all ages. Free with regular Museum admission.
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6
Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Hooked on History - Fantastic Fabrics: Celebrate our temporary exhibit, Crazy Quilts, at this fun-filled event.
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8
Friday
11:30 - 12 pm
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Books Bring History Alive - A fun summer program catering to children aged 2 to 5
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9
Saturday
9 am - 3 pm
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Workshop - Yarn Dyeing with Native Plants. Participants will collect Native plants of our Northwest Coast region, then process the plants into dye, which will be used to dye wool. Class Fee: $155
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13
Wednesday
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Hooked on History - Native Traditions: Experience crafts and customs from Coast Salish culture.
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15
Friday
11:30 - 12 pm
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Books Bring History Alive - A fun summer program catering to children aged 2 to 5
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16 & 17
Sat - Sun
9 am - 3 pm
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Workshop - Coast Salish Weaving. Participants will use plant dyed yarns to weave on a Coast Salish table top loom. Class fee: $175
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22
Friday
10:30 - 11:30 am
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Books Bring History Alive - A fun summer program catering to children aged 2 to 5
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September- 2008nuary - 2008
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20
Saturday
12 - 4 pm
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Weaving Demonstrations. Local weavers will demonstrate both the twill and twine techniques of Coast Salish Weaving.
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October - 2008nuary - 2008
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11
Saturday
1 - 3 p.m
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Film & Lecture with Susan Pavel. The 20 minute film will highlight the weaving process, from gathering plant material to weaving. The lecture will include the historical significance, revitalization efforts, and possible futures of Coast Salish Weaving.
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25
Saturday
6 p.m - midnight
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Harvest Costume Ball and Auction
Halloween theme with disco music, funds support education programs
Muckleshoot Casino, Eastside Banquet Rooms - $50 individual tickets
Sponsorships available
Please call 253 288-7437 for information or click here to order a ticket. |
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November - 2008nuary - 2008
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1
Saturday
12 - 4 p.m
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Family Day - Salish Weaving. Join us for this hands-on adventure for the whole family. Try your hand at weaving on a Coast Salish loom, weave a greeting card for friends and family, attempt to identify raw weaving materials and have you photo taken in a woven blanket. Don’t miss the fun!
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