The Rogers Historical Museum invites kids ages 6-12 to come to the museum for Spring Break at the Museum: Textile Fun! Join us March 25 and 27 for this two-day program where kids will learn about textiles from expert quilters and weavers. Each day features a different 45-minutes program and includes a lesson and hands-on activity. Sessions begin at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. each day.
Tuesday, March 25: Weaving
Learn about weaving from museum educators and special guest Eddon Boyd from the Rogers Historical Spinners. There will be looms on display, as well as a weaving demonstration by Eddon. Kids will get to try their hand at weaving with a fun activity. Afterwards, kids and their families are invited to visit the museum galleries to see spinning wheels and weaving examples on display from the museum collections.
Thursday, March 27: Quilting
Learn about quilts from museum educators and a special guest from the Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild. Kids will test their quilting skills with a fun activity. Afterwards, kids and their families are invited to visit the museum galleries to see quilts on display from the museum collections.
This is a free program, but a timed registration is required for each day’s session with the option to register for one day or both. Sign up is only required for children, but parents/guardians are required to stay with their children during the program. Register at rogershistoricalmuseum.org/textile-fun or call 479-621-1154.
Kids will learn about weaving and quilting with a fun, hands-on project. Kids will hear from expert weavers and quilters as they demonstrate the tools they use to create handmade works of textile art.
ABOUT ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Rogers Historical Museum’s mission is to enrich lives through education, experience and exploration of our heritage. The museum is located at 313 & 322 South Second Street, at the corner of Second and Cherry, in historic downtown Rogers. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit rogershistoricalmuseum.org or call 479-621-1154. General admission is free.
