The Luzerne County Historical Society will present a series of kids’ craft programs over the course of the summer at the LCHS Museum, 69 Rear South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. On three Thursdays, July 11, July 25 and August 8, at 2:00 pm, children will learn a local history lesson and create a craft that connects to the museum’s exhibitions and collections. Each child will go home with a keepsake of their time at the museum.

The final Kids’ Craft program in the series explores the art of Native American beading and will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 2:00 pm. Join LCHS Director of Operations and Programs Mark Riccetti, Jr. and Museum Manager Allyson Earl on a tour through the Museum’s “Native Americans In the Wyoming Valley” exhibition. The children will be able to create a beaded piece inspired by the stories of the area’s Native Americans.

Reservations are preferred for this program. Tickets are FREE for children of LCHS members and $5 per child for nonmember children. Price includes the beading activity and a beverage. No lunch will be served. Tickets may be purchased by calling 570-823-6244 ext. 3 or by emailing reservations@luzernehistory.org.
The Luzerne County Museum is located at 69 Rear South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, PA (behind the Osterhout Library). The museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 2 to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free for members; $5 for non-members and $3 for children.