Harvest Cooking Class
June 2, 2-4 p.m.
The recipes for this month’s class include cucumbers, green beans and cherries. Carol Koenig is the chef and pre-registration is required. $30.

Lecture Series
June 11, 7 p.m.
Jake Spidle presents “Life & Death (Mostly Death) in New Mexico 100 Years Ago.” This lecture compares mortality in the rough circumstances of pioneer New Mexico with that of some of the more well-established and stable parts of the country, with surprising results. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.

Antique Treasures Day
June 14, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to see the thousands of artifacts inside the Museum’s Collections Storage Room. Visitors will be taken on special guided tours where they will learn about the Museum’s collections process and how to preserve artifacts. Regular admission applies ($5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and $2 for children 5 to 17).

Summer Fun for Kids

June 16 (Tuesday): Toys and Games
Grades 3rd-6th; 9am to 11:30am; Class Limit: 12
Instructor: Karen Stith
What was life like before video games? What did pioneer children do for fun?

Learn about and enjoy some of the popular games and toys of the 1800s. Children in the class will make a thaumatrope, a bean bag, spool toys, and play classic games such as “Button, button!” Pre-registration is required. $10

June 17 (Wednesday): Papermaking 101
Grades: K-3rd; 10am to 1pm; Class Limit: 15
Instructors: Christina Garton and Cassandra Lockwood

Learn the fun and easy art of papermaking. Experiment with glitter, feathers and confetti to make creative designs. Students will also learn the basics of origami and other historical paper crafts and arts. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet and bring a lunch. Pre-registration is required. $15

June 18 (Thursday): Papermaking 101
Grades: 4-8; 10am to 2pm; Class Limit: 20
Instructors: Christina Garton and Cassandra Lockwood

Learn the fun and easy art of papermaking.  Each student will design their own stationary and learn basic bookbinding techniques to create their own journal along with other paper themed crafts. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet and bring a lunch.

Pre-registration is required. $20
June 24-5 (Wednesday and Thursday): Fabulous Felt Camp
Grades 3rd-7th; 10am to 2pm; Class Limit: 20

Instructors: Cassandra Lockwood and Christina Garton

Explore the many crafty uses of wool and cotton felt during this two day camp. Students on the first day will learn to make felt pouches and other crafts. They second day they will learn to make usable and wearable crafts with store bought felt. Children should dress in clothing that can get wet, wear tennis shoes and bring lunch each day.

Pre-registration is required. $40

June 30-July 2 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Making the Past Come Alive: 1776 in New Mexico
Grades 5th-8th; 10a.m.-1p.m; Class Limit: 15

Interested in history? Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Learn the basics of doing living history and improvisational performance.

Students will develop and portray a historical character from the Spanish Colonial era. The class will dress in historically accurate costumes and stage an outdoor time travel performance to the New Mexico of 1776 on the last day.

Please bring lunch each day. Pre-registration is required. $50