Make Your Own Poodle Skirt

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End date: May 14, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Location: Andrew County Museum
Make Your Own Poodle Skirt Andrew County Museum, Duncan Gallery Make poodle skirts and learn about music of the 1950s! For all ages. Bring your own felt fabric, pellon, fastener, & decorations of your choice. Free and open to the public  

Grow Native! Talk and Walk

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End date: May 2, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Location: Andrew County Museum
Grow Native Talk and Walk Hosted by the Rosendale Garden Club Betty Grace, Executive Committee Chair of Grow Native!, will speak on endangered species, plants for butterflies, identification of species, management of invasive species, and propagation of wildflowers. After the talk, guests are invited to tour the Andrew County Museum’s garden of native plants and […]

History of Soap Making and Medicinal Herbs in the 19th Century

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End date: April 9, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Location: Andrew County Museum
How did our ancestors make soap and homemade remedies? Join us as we explore homemade goods that assisted in everyday cleanliness and good health. Cheryl Mitchell, owner of Miss Doyle's Soapery, will be dressed as Miss Doyle and will teach us about the steps of soap making during the mid to late 1800s. Taking a look […]

CELEBRATE ARMED FORCES DAY

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End date: May 21, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Andrew County Museum Remembers our Veterans Andrew County Museum invites the public to attend an afternoon reading with author Mark Armato reading from his book; Grandpa’s War: The WWI Experiences of Corporal John George Rakers. Experience a remarkable and moving tale of one man’s experiences in World War I, with stories full of humor, sadness, […]

Unique Fashion Show: Midwest Women’s Apparel of 1840-50-60’s

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End date: April 23, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Dawn to Dusk Fashion Show: Historical Interpretation of Mid-Victorian Clothing Petticoats, corsets, and chemises, oh my! Authentic Victorian-era fashions, and the customs behind the Victorian wardrobe will be explained during a unique ladies fashion show. Presented by Connie Grisier from Missouri Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. Cost: Free with museum admission. Museum members are free. Museum […]

Smithsonian Museum Day Live! Special Edition

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End date: March 12, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Celebrating Women’s History and Women of Color Gather round to travel back in time through the stories of Missouri’s women of color. Experience an engaging hour as we hear the voices of women from the past; through their personal journeys from slavery to freedom. Presented by LaDawndra Robb. For more information about the Special Edition […]

Museum Mondays-Lewis and Clark

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End date: March 14, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Join us for Museum Mondays. On March 14, we will be learning about Lewis & Clark. Our programs are interactive history programs designed especially for elementary ages. This is a fun-filled 50-minute program presented in the museum. To learn more, contact programming@andrewcountymuseum.org or 816-324-4720

Domestic Pups

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End date: March 26, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
HEALING TOUCH OF NATURE: DOG THERAPY Domesti-PUPS will visit Andrew County Museum to raise awareness of the value of dog therapy and comfort dogs. Museum admission is free for this event. Donations are suggested to support this excellent non-profit program. Dogs will be present; be aware of any sensitivity to animals. After the visit, you […]

Museum Mondays-George Washington

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End date: February 8, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Join us for Museum Mondays. On Feb. 8th, we will be learning about George Washington. Our programs are interactive history programs designed especially for elementary ages.This is a fun-filled 50-minute program presented in the museum. To learn more, contact programming@andrewcountymuseum.org or 816-324-4720

Glenda’s Sewing

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End date: February 27, 2016
Time: - 12:00 am
Glenda’s Sewing returns to explain quilting and the unique experience to be had along Missouri’s Highway 36 Quilt Trail. For more information on the Quilt Trail, visit Missouri Highway 36. Price: FREE