Children to Learn About Traditional Skills at 'Kids Take Over the Museum' Event in Townsend

Children to learn about traditional skills at 'Kids Take Over the Museum' event in Townsend

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — If you've ever worried that your kids are growing up without traditional skills, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center has your answer. On Saturday, the heritage center plans to host its annual "Kids Take Over the Museum" with activities like basket weaving, blacksmithing and pottery. The center plans to have more [...]

5 Haitians Who Quietly Changed the Course of Global History

May marks the celebration of Haitian Heritage Month.  Established in 1998, it was created to coincide with Haitian Heritage Flag Day on May 18th. The month-long celebrations pay tribute to the country’s history and figures. In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, here are five notable Haitians who have helped shape global history and the arts.  Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Believed to have been born in St. Domingue (present-day Haiti) around 1745, Du…

Children’s Museum celebrates Haitian heritage

At “Ti Atis” (Little Artists), guests can get hands-on with activities from the Caribbean’s most populous country, The post Children’s Museum celebrates Haitian heritage appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle.