Hands-on learning & discovery for all ages
Enjoy lots of BRAND NEW STATIONS in 2024, plus some favorite standbys!
Many historical skills and techniques would be lost to time were it not for those who continue to practice and research them to this day. Try your own hand at an exciting sampling of skills and cultural arts that have endured through the centuries. We have a fantastic lineup of Enduring Skills stations for adults and kids ages 5 and up. This popular event is now in its fourth season!
Bring your family, friends, and a picnic lunch,
and make a whole day...or weekend...of it!
"Dear Adam & Staff & Amazing Volunteers,
The Enduring Skills Weekend was one adjective after another: fun, interesting, educational, well-organized — did I say fun!, accessible — in so many ways just the BEST event that grandparents could take an almost 6 yr old grandchild. Truly the Historic Indian Agency House programs are gems. Thank you many times over!"
Saturday, July 27 - 10am to 4pm
Sunday, July 28 - 12pm to 3pm
Event admission is FREE
compliments of the Chipstone Foundation
Enduring Skills Stations at a Glance
Now's your chance to try it yourself!
Saturday
-
Atlatl throwing NEW
-
Rosemaling NEW
-
Métis finger weaving NEW
-
Transfer printing: Delft tiles NEW
-
Flintknapping
-
Native American-style flute making
-
19th century land surveying NEW
-
Toting water with a yoke NEW
-
Toy-making: Sailboat NEW
-
Tabletop ninepins NEW
-
Spencerian cursive - dip pens & slates
-
Construct a bag and fill it with popcorn
-
Candle dipping NEW
-
Tempering spruce/pine gum for canoe NEW
-
Historic outdoor games (graces, hoop rolling)
-
19th century tavern games
-
Rag rug making
-
Toy-making: Clothespin doll NEW
-
Victorian-era games and toys make 'n' take
-
Songs of the Civil War
-
Civil War military camp life
-
1800s social dancing - reels and more (3pm)
-
More coming soon!
Sunday
-
Atlatl throwing NEW
-
Métis finger weaving NEW
-
Transfer printing: Delft tiles NEW
-
Flintknapping
-
Native American-style flute making
-
19th century land surveying NEW
-
Toting water with a yoke NEW
-
Toy-making: Sailboat NEW
-
Tabletop ninepins NEW
-
Spencerian cursive - dip pens & slates
-
Construct a bag and fill it with popcorn
-
Candle dipping NEW
-
Historic outdoor games (graces, hoop rolling)
-
Rag rug making
-
Toy-making: Clothespin doll NEW
-
Victorian-era games and toys make 'n' take
-
Songs of the Civil War
-
Civil War military camp life
-
More coming soon!