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Renton History Museum Adult and Family Programs

Fall 2010 Speaker Program

Please join us at the Renton History Museum for our fall program series. Programs are free with regular Museum admission, and always free for members.

Renton History Museum is located at 235 Mill Avenue South, Renton, WA  98057, one block south of Renton Public Library. Phone: 425.255.2330.

 

September

Mapathe DiopSaturday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. Sabar: Music of Senegal. The band “Kheweul” led by Mapathe Diop introduces children to African percussion called “Sabar.” In Africa drums are used to send a message from village to village, for good luck, to put babies to sleep, or for celebrations such as weddings and baby-naming ceremonies. Children will have the chance to try playing the drums, learn how to sing some African songs, and dance in the rhythm of Sabar. The band leader will also play “Taggu Mbarr,” bringing good spirits and good luck. (Audience: kindergarten through adult.)

 

October

Heidi BohanTuesday, October 12th at 5:00 p.m.  The People of Cascadia—Pacific Northwest Native American History .  Join author and illustrator Heidi Bohan as she shares a digital slide show about Pacific Northwest Native American culture, as well as a display of artifacts and original art. Heidi Bohan is an ethnobotanist and a native plant and cultural expert who has taught about Pacific Northwest Native culture and the environment for fifteen years. She is also skilled in such traditional arts as basketry, weaving, woodworking and carving, and the recreation of traditional tools and materials. Books will be available for purchase and the author will be available to sign. (Audience: high school through adult.)

Naomi BaltuckSaturday, October 30th at 11:00 a.m. Whispers in the Graveyard, A Halloween Hullaballoo .  The ancient Celts believed that on October 31st the boundary between the living and the deceased dissolves, and the dead become dangerous for the living. Naomi Baltuck and her daughter Bea will give us tips how to survive this haunted day. Expect horror stories, ghosts, and other Halloween attractions. Not for the faint of heart! Please arrive in costume—refreshments will be served. (Audience: kindergarten through adult.)

 

November

Harvest MoonSaturday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m. Coastal Salish Basket Weaving: Past, Present and Future with Harvest Moon. Native basket weavers, once close to extinction in most tribes, are now experiencing a rebirth of their traditions and skills. Harvest Moon delves into the history of Native American basket weaving, explaining the rituals of gathering materials and the place of skilled basket weavers within traditional society. She sees each basket as an expressive vehicle of the weaver, embodying her traditions and spiritual aspirations. The presentation is enhanced by examples of traditional baskets. (Audience: elementary through adult.)

 

December

Allan HirschSaturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Ancient Traditional Games with Alan Hirsch. Over 50 historical games and puzzles are included in this hands-on program. Throughout history, almost every culture played games. Native Americans, the Maori of New Zealand, and Icelandic peoples all played games that improved their thinking ability.  This presentation offers students and families the opportunity to discover and play the games of many cultures.  With simple rules to guide them, children and adults explore strategy games, once played by the Pharaohs, Vikings, and Apache Indians, as well as games from every continent. (Audience: elementary through adult.)