Childhood, 1860s-Style

Free Family Event

Jul 19, 2015

Bring the kids! Learn about a child’s life in the Civil War era during this family-friendly two-hour session offered twice: 10am–noon and 1:30–3:30 pm. Try on a hoop skirt petticoat or a soldier’s sack jacket. Take a modern-day souvenir photo in our photo booth. Examine photos of children and adults to tease out details of their lives. Braid a take-home memory bracelet from horsehair. Free admission for NM residents and children 16 and under. Donations welcome.

Reservations recommended. Contact Rene Harris, 505-476-5087, rene.harris@state.nm.us; or Melanie LaBorwit, 505-476-5044, melanie.laborwit@state.nm.us.

More ...


Childhood, 1860s-Style

Childhood, 1860s-Style

Childhood, 1860s-Style

Back to event/exhibition details »