by Annika Firn | Feb 1, 2018 | Golden Informer, Hands-on History
This article originally appeared in the March 2018 Golden Informer. Golden History Museum & Park’s Hands-on History summer camp will feature a new full-day theme this year for 9- to 12-year-old campers entitled Silent Stars. The camp explores the history and...
by admin | Jan 20, 2016 | Events and Programs, Golden History Park, Hands-on History, Music
Although it is only January, it is apparent that summer is right around the corner at the museum. For days now I have been sitting at my desk and tapping my toes to music from all different time periods and genres. In our newest Hands-on History summer camp theme,...
by Nathan Richie | Aug 2, 2014 | Golden History Museum, Golden History Park, Hands-on History
Just hours ago the Golden History Center premiered “Trouble at the White House”—a film entirely written, produced, and acted in by students from our Silent Stars Hands-on History camp. This summer more than 200 youngsters participated in HOH and got their hands dirty...
by Nathan Richie | Jun 27, 2014 | Events and Programs, Hands-on History
After a short two-week hiatus, Hands-on History Summer Camp will resume on July 14th. Already this year the kids have been taking part in all sorts of fun activities from making old-fashioned sodas to writing and staring in their own silent movies. We’ve...
by Nathan Richie | Apr 2, 2014 | Hands-on History
Last week, Golden History Museums welcomed 35 children for Hands-on History Spring Break edition. During “Pioneer Journey” kids packed a wagon (image below), shot Nerf guns at buffalo (camp staff in costume) and settled at the Astor House. The following day, campers...
by Nathan Richie | Mar 3, 2014 | Astor House, Golden History Park, Hands-on History
During the winter months, things probably appear a little quiet around Golden History Museums. And, it’s true that it is our low season for visitation. But, behind the scenes we’re busily preparing for a year’s worth of programs, events, and exhibits. In fact, we’ve...
