Saturday, April 26, 2014

Maidu Museum & Historic Site May Calendar of Events

Here are some upcoming May Events at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site:

Campfire: Friday, May 16, from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Sit under the stars at our outdoor amphitheater to enjoy native stories around the campfire.

They’ll provide roasting sticks and marshmallows for a sweet program’s end. Museum doors open at 7pm. $5 per person, $16 family of four, under 2 are FREE!

Night Out at the Museum: Join them Saturday, May 17, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30p.m. for a FREE Night Out at the Museum, part of the 3rd Saturday Art Walk.

Native American artist, educator and cultural activist Stan Padilla will speak about his new exhibit of book illustrations, “Legends of the Land: The United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School Tells its Own Story”. Museum doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

Rock Art Mysteries: Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m.-9 p.m., Take a walk through our historic site to observe petroglyphs by lantern light--the best way to see them. Journey back in time and explore ideas about the purpose of these mysterious symbols carved in stone thousands of years ago. Museum doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lantern tour starts at 8 p.m., following the FREE “Night Out at the Museum” event. Fees: $6 per person.

Telling Your Own Story: Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Join artist, educator and cultural activist Stan Padilla in a bookmaking workshop. Stan will share his artistic experience as participants will create and take home their own handmade book. All ages welcome. Fees: $10 per person, all supplies will be provided.

For more information, visit roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Maidu Museum & Historic Site.


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