see also Workshops, Events, and Activities

We now offer school groups, scouting groups, church groups, etc. the opportunity to schedule their own workshops at a convenient time for the group. Each workshop costs $1.00 per person and takes approximately ½ hour to complete.  This pricing is available to groups of at least 10 people.  Less than 10 people – cost is $2.00 per person.

Please contact the Museum for more information.
Title Description Ages
Dream Catchers Each participant will make a dream catcher and learn the legend and the beliefs of Native American culture surrounding this beautiful craft.  Sweet dreams. 4th grade and up
Rock Art Each participant will be introduced to petroglyphs and pictographs and then be able to create their own story utilizing characters on a rock (plaster of paris form). 2nd grade and up
Life in Stone An introduction to fossils is made with a follow-up of “pecking” out their own fossils is the focus of this workshop.  Fossils may include:  trilobites, horn coral, sharks teeth, gastropods and/or brachiopods. 2nd grade and up
Panning for Gold

A brief introduction to the mining history of the area includes then a follow up experience in “Panning for gold” in our sluice.  Of course, minerals that are found are yours to keep.  (this activity is weather sensitive)This activity will be available Spring, 2007.

 2nd grade and up
Pioneer Creativity This includes several opportunities to become a pioneer through learning the skill of the “Buzz Saw” and understanding the decorative value of “tin punch” (only we are using copper) for decoration on the old “pie cupboards.” 3rd grade and up
Museum Treasure Hunt This activity is done in small groups and allows for freedom of exploration of the specimens and artifacts in the Museum to find the answers.  Completion by each group receives a prize. 3rd grade and up
"Beat of the Drum" Tour*

Participants can choose two experiences:

1 - Dream catchers
2 - Rock Art
3 - Knapping arrowheads
4 - Prayer bundles
5 - Medicine bags
6 - Pottery

* At least 30 particpants are needed in order to do the Beat of the Drum Tour. Please, no more than 75

3rd grade and up