Events
Family Craft Day--From African to American: Musical Instruments
Sunday, February 19, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Make your own drums, kazoos, and thumb pianos during this event, and learn about the journey of music and musical instruments from African to America. The Family Craft Day is free and open to the public.
Lecture--Ham Hock and Collard Greens: The Origin and Meaning of "Soul Food" in African American Heritage
Friday, February 24, Noon to 1 p.m.
Dr. Timothy Baumann, Curator of Archaeology at Mathers Museum of World Cultures/Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology, will present a lecture on the history and cultural meaning of "Soul Food." The term "soul food" was coined in the 1960s as an outgrowth of ethnic pride and revitalization of African American identity and is linked to cooking traditions that extend back to the days of enslavement and formed through a creolization or mixture of African, European, and Native American recipes. Historical and archaeological data will be used to explain its origin and formation from slavery to freedom. The event will be free and open to the public.
Community Workshop--Too Cool T-Shirt Quilts
Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quilter and author Andrea Funk will teach workshop participants how to turn t-shirts into quilts filled with memories. Participants will cut their t-shirts, count blocks, do layout, and sew their creations during this single day workshop at the Mathers Museum. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please call 812-855-0197 or email museumed@indiana.edu
Family Craft Day--Celtic Crafts
Saturday, March 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Explore Celtic heritage with hands-on activites. Learn how to make Celtic knotwork cards, design your own tartan, or try your hand at a number of Celtic crafts. The event is free and open to the public.