Historical June 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Children may combine fun with learning in “Patchwork: A Summer on the Frontier,” a series of free educational programs presented by the Missouri Historical Society and sponsored by Famous-Barr. Opening June 19, the series will run through July.
Each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., children ages 6 through 13 are invited to learn about aspects of frontier history in the Emerson Auditorium in the Jefferson Memorial Building in Forest Park.
The first theme, “Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle: The Physics and Fun of Pioneer Toys,” offered in cooperation with the St. Louis Science Center, takes place on June 19.
The June 24 program, “Tale Blazers of Missouri,” will highlight stories collected and told by Carol Kaminsky. “Wildlife of the Frontier,” presented in cooperation with the St. Louis Zoo, will take place June 26.
The series continues through July (with the exception of July 3).
For a free brochure with a complete listing of programs, please call 361-9265.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1986.
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