| Contact:
Jeff Morgan, Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov,
(515) 281-3858
(DES
MOINES) –Aspiring archaeologists, ghouls and
goblins, and amateur sleuths are invited to the State
Historical Museum this month for a variety of fun-filled
activities.
“Let’s Celebrate Archaeology”
highlights Archaeology Month 11 a.m.-2 p.m. October
21. Aspiring archaeologists are invited to dig into
exciting programming during an underground adventure
to the past. The Iowa Archaeology Society will show
displays while the museum will offer guided tours
of exhibits that highlight items found through archaeology
and a free program on archaeological discoveries
at Fort Atkinson. The guided tours are $5 at the
door and will begin at 11 a.m. The Fort Atkinson
program is free and open to the public at 1 p.m.
“Museum Monster Mash” celebrates Halloween
1-5 p.m. October 29. Guests will enjoy doing the
“Monster Mash” with The Dance Place
and New Vision Dancers; working with VSA Arts of
Iowa artists to make animal puppets, sculpt a scary
monster, create a haunting picture, enjoy a balloon
sculpture, listen to scary stories, learn to juggle;
enjoy mental magic; and play the harmonica with
Iowa musician Frank Strong. Dracula will make a
special appearance at 3 p.m., and every child will
receive a goody bag while quantities last. The “Museum
Monster Mash” is sponsored by SHSI, Wellmark
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa, VSA Arts of
Iowa, Junior League of Des Moines, Inc., and Stookey,
Inc. More than 1,200 children attended the event
last year.
Amateur sleuths are invited to the museum October
31 at 7 p.m. to solve one of Iowa’s most notorious
crimes. The new national release of the film, Villisca:
Living with a Mystery, contains updated evidence
in this 104-year-old case. Guests can view the actual
murder weapon and visit with the foremost expert
on the incident, Dr. Edgar Epperly. The DVD will
be available in the Iowa Museum Store. Tickets are
$5 and available at www.iowatix.com.
The movie is not appropriate for children under
13.
The State Historical Museum is at 600 E. Locust Street
in the heart of Des Moines’ Historic East Village.
Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Noon-4:30
p.m. Sunday. The State Historical Society of Iowa
is a trustee of Iowa’s historical legacy and
an advocate for understanding Iowa’s past. It
identifies, records, collects, preserves, manages
and provides access to Iowa’s historical resources.
Its dual mission of preservation and education serves
Iowans of all ages, conducts and stimulates research,
disseminates information, and encourages and supports
historical preservation and education efforts of others
throughout the state. Please visit www.iowahistory.org
or call 515-281-5111 for more information.
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