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MUSEUM CALENDAR
WINTER 2010
EXHIBITS - EVENTS - PROGRAMS
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FEBRUARY
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
100TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT
February 6 - March 27
The Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary represents much more than a date on the calendar. It represents an important milestone around which to reintroduce Scouting to America - to celebrate the rich heritage and to reinforce the important role Scouting can play in shaping our country’s future. Among other aspects of Scouting, this exhibit explores Scouting culture, the Order of the Arrow, Cub Scouts, camping & outdoor skills, and the influence of Scouting on popular culture.
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CUB SCOUTS
'YOUR HISTORY' OPEN HOUSE
Friday, February 19
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Discover Waukesha County’s past from Native American cultures to your own history. Cub Scouts will discover everyday life from long ago by exploring the museum’s exhibits, learn about Scouting in the past at the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary exhibit, and document their own histories by making a family tree mobile, starting a journal, or making a personal collage. Fee covers admission and all activities. Activity stations will complete or help meet the following requirements:
Tiger Cubs:
Achievement 1G: Go to a historical society or museum.
Achievement 2F: Look at a map of your community.
Elective 5: Make a family mobile.
Elective 14: Read a short story or magazine article.
Wolf Cubs:
Achievement 4f: Visit an important place in your community.
Achievement 10b: Beanbag archery.
Elective 4: Play a game, such as ring toss, beanbag toss, or marbles.
Elective 10e: Make a model of a traditional American Indian house.
Bear Cubs:
Achievement 3d: Visit a place of historical interest.
Achievement 8a: See back issues of newspapers.
Achievement 8e: Find out some history about your community.
Achievement 8b: Find out about Cub Scouting a long time ago.
Achievement 8f: Keep a journal for 2 weeks.
Elective 9: Do an original art project, such as a mobile.
Elective 24: American Indian Life
Webelos:
Artist Requirement 8: Make a mobile.
Artist Requirement 9: Create a collage that expresses something about you.
Heritages: Draw a family tree.
Heritages: Visit a genealogy library and talk with the librarian about how to trace family records.
Heritages: Make a poster that shows the origins of your ancestors.
$3 per Scout. Leaders / parents free.
Fee covers admission and activities.
To register, call 262-521-2859 ext. 224.
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JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS
FABRIC ARTS CLINIC
Saturday, February 20
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stitch a quilt block, process wool, and express your artistic side to complete the Yarn and Fabric Arts Badge. Projects include a macramé bracelet, an embroidered book mark, and a loom weaving. Each Clinic participant will need to bring a bag lunch that does not need refrigeration.
$6 per Scout. One adult per 8 Scouts free; additional adults $3.
Fee covers admission, activities, and Badge.
To register, complete form in the spring 2010 "Scout Out History" newsletter (PDF file) and mail with payment.
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MARCH
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Boy Scout Trade-O-Ree
Saturday, March 6
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Buy, sell and trade Boy Scout memorabilia. Trade patches and other items, meet friends, and learn about the Scout trading hobby. Scouts working on the Collections Merit Badge or Cub Scout Collections Academics Pin: talk with WCM Curator of Collections Elisabeth Engel from 1 to 4:30pm to discover career opportunities in collecting.
Admission: $3 / person, $1 / Scouts in uniform (museum admission included)
Tables: $10 for table. Scouts working on the Collections Merit Badge can display their collections all day for $1. Call 262-521-2859, ext. 226 to reserve a table.
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Mikano Lodge
NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE TEAM Friday, March 19
6:30 pm
Enjoy the Mikano Milwaukee Order of the Arrow Lodge Native American Dance Team and the Boy Scouts of America 100th Anniversary exhibit at this evening event for Scouts and visitors of all ages.
$2 / person
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CUB SCOUTS
"ANIMALS AROUND US"
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, March 20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Explore how animals have helped people in Waukesha County and how to care for animals around us today. Includes special appearances by sled dogs and staff from HAWS! Activities will meet or work toward the achievements and electives listed below, but all Cub Scouts are welcome to participate in all activities:
Tiger Cubs:
Achievement 1G: Go to a historical society or museum
Elective 31: Learn About Animals; Elective 43: Pet Care
Wolf Cubs:
Achievement 4f: Visit an important place in your community, such as a historic location
Elective 14: Pets
Bear Cubs:
Achievement 3d: Visit a place of historical interest
Achievement 5: Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Elective 12: Nature Crafts; Elective 16: Farm Animals
Webelos:
Outdoor Activity Badge
$3 per Scout. Leaders / parents free.
Fee covers admission and activities.
To register:
Mail or e-mail spring 2010 registration form (see top of “Just for Scouts” page) or call 262-521-2859 ext. 224.
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LECTURE ON VIRGINIA HUEBNER:
Fair Employment in Wisconsin
Carroll University Campus Center
STACKNER BALLROOM
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
7:00 pm
Virginia Huebner’s accomplishments and contributions to the history of fair employment practices in Wisconsin. Miss Huebner was instrumental in opening employment opportunity to all in the state from 1945-1970. This presentation highlights her work for black workers, women, older workers, and the disabled. Part of the presentation will highlight her work with the Milwaukee Urban League, B’nai B’rith, and Elks and their recognition of her with awards.
The presentation will include audio and video elements – including rare radio ‘jingles’ used by Miss Huebner during public speaking events to erase prejudice based on color. Actual awards from groups she worked with and photos of her with two U.S. Presidents will also be on display.
Tickets are $3/person or $50 for 20.
click here to see poster
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LECTURE ON VIRGINIA HUEBNER:
Fair Employment in Wisconsin
Mount Mary College
Alumni Dining Room
Bergstrom Hall
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
7:00 pm
Virginia Huebner’s accomplishments and contributions to the history of fair employment practices in Wisconsin. Miss Huebner was instrumental in opening employment opportunity to all in the state from 1945-1970. This presentation highlights her work for black workers, women, older workers, and the disabled. Part of the presentation will highlight her work with the Milwaukee Urban League, B’nai B’rith, and Elks and their recognition of her with awards.
The presentation will include audio and video elements – including rare radio ‘jingles’ used by Miss Huebner during public speaking events to erase prejudice based on color. Actual awards from groups she worked with and photos of her with two U.S. Presidents will also be on display.
Tickets are $3/person or $50 for 20.
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CUB SCOUTS
Friday, March 26
The Centennial Sleepover:
Lad and Dad/Mom and Me Cub Scout Overnight
Limited to the first 100 registrants!
Spend the night at the museum. Visit the BSA 100th Anniversary exhibit, Boy Scout-themed crafts and activities, watch the film Follow Me Boys!, tell stories and sing songs at an indoor campfire. Camp out in the historic courtroom. Enjoy a continental breakfast.
$20 / person.
(Minimum one adult for every five children required.)
Register by downloading the "Overnight" Registration form and mailing it with your payment. For more information, call (262) 521-2859 ext 224
Click here for Registration Form
Schedule
6:30 pm – Check-in begins
7:00 pm – Overnight begins
- "Cracker Barrel”
- Activity stations
- Scout photo in Eagle Scout shirt
- Self-guided flashlight tour
8:30 pm – Watch Follow Me, Boys!
10:45 pm –Campfire
12:00 m – Lights off
7:30 am – Continental breakfast
8:00 am – Pack up
[Museum Store Open]
8:30 am -- Pickup/Departure begins
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