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 MKIM’s Special Events are a vibrant component of our programming and offer the general public an opportunity to discover and experience Native American cultures in exceptionally engaging ways. Each year several thousand guests attend these events that feature Native American craft demonstrations, traditional music and dance performances, vendors of Native gifts and wares, and hands-on workshops. Each celebration includes games and crafts for children, traditional foods, and fun for the whole family. Event admission includes free admission to the museum galleries. These events are open to anyone eager to learn more about Native cultures and their ongoing capacity to enrich our lives today. Below is an overview of the events. Check back – closer-to each event – for details and schedules of activities.
Turtle Island Summer Camp
June 29 - August 7, 2009
Children, ages 6-13, are invited to experience Native American cultures through hands-on activities, traditional games, and explorations. Each thematic session focuses on different aspects of historical and contemporary American Indian life. Includes presentations by Native American tradition-bearers and other experts. The camp is licensed through the State of New Hampshire. Call (456-2600) or email for a brochure now!
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Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Family-oriented outdoor event focusing on the excitement and vibrancy of American Indian culture will include drumming, dancing, performances, kid’s crafts, and demonstrations by Native American Indians from New England and beyond. Food and craft vendors. Silent Auction. Medicine Woods nature walk and the Museum Store open. Click here for printable flyer.
19th Harvest Moon Festival
Sunday, September 27, 2009
 
The fall is harvest time and Harvest Moon attendees are sure to reap a rich bounty of Native-style food, crafts and skills. Corn grinding, fire building, shelter construction and other traditional autumn activities are demonstrated and offered through hands-on instruction. Harvest Moon activities help rekindle the connections between people and the changing seasons of the land.
Winter Celebration
November 28, 2009
 Winter is the traditional time of story telling and gathering close to home. Come warm up in our festive gift shop where you will find unique items made by Native Americans from throughout the country. On-going demonstrations, music, storytelling and museum tours provide a welcome backdrop to a very special holiday shopping experience. Call for more information and times of demonstration, (603) 456-2600
Celebrate the Earth - Sunday, May 2, 2010
Kickoff to the 20th Season with a day of family-oriented fun activities! The festival features music, storytelling, “green” displays and interactive demonstrations. Our goal is to celebrate spring and highlight the fact that we are a living, growing Museum, representing living cultures. Medicine Woods nature walk and the Museum Store open.
Special Event Volunteers
All of our events rely on a large number of volunteers to help them run smoothly. Volunteers gain free admission, participate in behind the scenes activities and contribute to the success of each event. It is a great way to make friends and renew friendships. Duties vary from behind the scenes help to public engagement. Volunteers are provided with guidelines and training as appropriate and may help with:
- guiding children in crafts and games
- serving specialty foods
- interpreting museum exhibits
- assisting customers in the gift shop
- greeting visitors
- helping with set up and clean up
We invite you to join us as an event volunteer. To volunteer: contact MKIM’s Volunteer Manager at 456-2600 or mkim.volunteer@tds.net.
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