History/Artifact-based Programs

Kim is holding a small, back, reproduction of a statue of a seated king from Mesopotamia. Behind her is a projected map of Mesopotamia.

History Programs

She Outranks Me: This one-woman presentation tells the story of Mary Ann Bickerdyke, a strong-willed nurse of the American Civil War from Galena, Illinois. (Ages 10 through adult/45-60 minutes)

Object-based Programs

Everyday/Yesterday: Participants will be introduced to objects (authentic and reproduction) that were part of everyday homes throughout American history. All the objects are touchable. (Ages 5 through adult/30-60 minutes)
A Sign of the Times: Objects are reflections of their place and time. After discussing what makes something an artifact, the participants will use various methods of observing objects to help them think like an anthropologist/historian. The group leader will choose the subject for the program from a variety of artifact types/sets when the program is reserved. (Ages 8 through adult/45-60 minutes)