Hands on History: "An Irish Adventure" at the Driftless Historium on Tuesday, March 10 @ 4pm
Mount Horeb’s downtown Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd St) invites students in grades K to 4 to their new “Hands-on History” afterschool workshops. Each session will be held on the second Tuesday of each month through May and feature season-themed crafts with a historical twist!
Don your green and join us on Tuesday, March 10 for an “Irish Adventure.” Participants will explore the culture and history of Ireland, and hear about the Irish immigrants who helped shape the Mount Horeb area. Students will dabble in a mix of Irish traditions: they’ll create a Celtic knot (ancient symbol of eternity and interconnectedness), try their hand at finger weaving (in honor of the island country’s seafaring traditions), learn about Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland)—and more!
This, and every session, will wrap up with an exhibit scavenger hunt, so our young historians become comfortable with museum etiquette and familiar with the stories, people and places in their own hometown.
Kids who attend two or more Hands-on History sessions and complete all activities will earn an official “Junior Tour Guide” card that grants access to the Driftless Historium for them and their family for the rest of 2026.
The workshops are planned and led by museum staff and experienced educators. Sessions run from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and are absolutely free, due to generous grant from the Mount Horeb Community Foundation. Capacity is limited to just twenty students per month and registration is required.
For more information related to Hands-on History or to register for the March session, visit mthorebhsitory.org and search “Events,” or call 608-437-6486.
The Driftless Historium is owned and operated by the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society. This nonprofit organization is celebrating fifty years of saving and sharing the history of Southwestern Dane County.
Event Links
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