Digging For Educational Roots: September 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Museum Day: September 29th

Here is your chance to go to your favorite museum for free. Here is the website.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/

Thursday, September 20, 2012

MAC's Fall Harvest Festival ( history, science, and more!)

Jack Nisbet, Spokane tribal elders, Friends of Spokane House, Scottish Highlander Club, David Douglas exhibit, who can ask for more? The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture will celebrate the fall equinox on Saturday, September 22nd.

Time: 2:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Donate at least one can of food and receive $1 off of the admission price.

Scottish Highlander Club Minigames, 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Spokane tribal elders share camas and moss bread samples, 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Jack Nesbit will be leading a nature walk from, 5 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
The Campbell House will also be open from, 12:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

More Information:

http://northwesthistory.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-harvest-festival-at-mac-on-saturday.html

http://www.spokane7.com/calendar/events/28326/76285/

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Columbia Kids Website

I have been waiting for the perfect time to read and experience the Columbia Kids website. "A Salish Legend of Mt. Rainier" became on of my favorite Washington legends. The village children want to hear a legend of long ago, but they have to promise to take a river bath in "exchange for the old man's story." Also, there is a great article about Fay Fuller's climb to the top of Mt. Rainier. Fay actually "pounded nails through the bottom of her shoes" to help with traction problems. Columbia Kids is a great website for kids and educators!!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Washington Historic Places and Research

"Honey, did we just pass a historical sign?” I am curious and desperate to ask the most important question. “What did it say?" My husband's shoulders show me that he was not paying attention. I wish I could stop at each historical marker, cemetery, and site we see on our family vacations. I am quite sure that my husband and son would not consider studying history "a family vacation." Take a friend or a family member and enjoy finding out more about Washington State history. Happy digging for those of you who love history! Looking for historical photos of Washington. The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture has large online photo archive site. Enjoy digging and researching!

Below are resources for you to pick and choose from.

Find a Historical Place in Washington

Markers and Monuments

Washington Historic Place

Washington Cemetery Records

Washington Museum Directory

Washington Scenic Byways and Road Trips

Washington State Historical Society

Carbonneau Castle

Monday, September 3, 2012

Washington State: Just for Kids

This page is dedicated to Washington State kids. Your teachers want you to find information about your community, state capitol, and history. History should be fun! Right? This is just a sample of what is out there. I will keep adding to this list.