July - 2010nuary - 2008
24 1:00-4:00 p.m	Instructional Workshop on Museum Registration Hands-on training! $20 for individuals, $15 for groups. Call 253-288-7439 to register. Click Here to download more information
July 7-Aug4 10:30-11:30 am	Hooked on History Free for everyone and no registration is needed! The White River Valley Museum is excited to present another season of Hooked on History, a free summer program occurring Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am, before the Kids’ Summer Sounds concerts in the park. Come join us as we explore a new theme each week, discovering the Museum’s collections with special guests, stories, games, music and crafts! Hooked on History is free for everyone, and no registration is needed! Call 253-288-7439. July 7 – All About the Olsons: Discover little-known facts about one of Auburn’s most unique historic families. July 14 – Holiday Hoopla: Celebrate different holidays from various cultures throughout history. July 21 – Get in the Groove: Join us for a musical journey through time! July 28 – Curious Careers: Investigate tools of the trade from different jobs throughout history. August 4 – Be a Good Sport!: Find out how sports in Auburn have taught us about being a team player!

August - 2010nuary - 2008

2-6 9:00-12:00 p.m

Living History Summer Camp at the Mary Olson Farm Kids ages 7 – 10 If you love exploring history and the daily activities of life on a farm, then the Living History Summer Camp is the place to be this summer! Each day participants will explore the Mary Olson Farm with farm chores, research into mysterious, historic objects, work in the garden, farm food preparation, games, art projects and more. Don’t miss the fun! Call 253-288-7439 to register ($70). View a video to learn more about this event

September - 2010nuary - 2008
11 1:00-3:00 p.m	Lecture and Slide Show – Memory Quilts Join guest curator Anita Sheneberger for this moving lecture on the tradition of memory quilts, one of the oldest mourning arts traditions. With examples from throughout history to modern day memory quilt movements, this lecture will inspire and enlighten. Free with regular Museum admission.
18 Noon-3:00 p.m	Beginning Dye Class with Martie Carroll This class is sure to be great fun! Martie Carroll, an artist and instructor with over thirty years of experience working with Procion MX dyes, will lead a workshop on the process of dyeing two 6 step gradations of one primary color to another. Class fee includes all chemicals and dyes for class. $49 per person, plus $10 supply fee. Call 253-288-7439 to register.
25 1-6:00 p.m	Hops & Crops Harvest Festival at the Mary Olson Farm. Click here for more information.

October - 2010nuary - 2008
9 12:00-4:00 p.m	Family Day - Crazy Quilts! Don’t miss the fun at this hands-on exploration of quilting. From demonstrators to fabric dying to quilt construction, there is creative fun to be had for the whole family! Free with regular Museum admission