Centennial Day is May 23 at County Museum
Free Day Features Family Activities and Fun for All
Free Day Features Family Activities and Fun for All
The Clark County Museum, 1830 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, will celebrate County Centennial Day on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with activities for the whole family. Admission is free on that day.
Demonstrators will show how to make horse hair-braided ropes, churn butter, plant a victory garden, quilt and many other skills from earlier in the century. A craft tent and a games tent will feature old time activities, including make-and-take craft projects. Allstar Snacks will be on site with hamburgers, hotdogs, other sandwiches, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
A new exhibit of a hand-made model train display will open at 10 a.m. This display, the work of master carpenter Norman “Gus” Gardiner, will be in the 1931 Union Pacific Boulder City Depot. The Museum Guild will offer free popcorn, also in the Depot.
Demonstrators will show how to make horse hair-braided ropes, churn butter, plant a victory garden, quilt and many other skills from earlier in the century. A craft tent and a games tent will feature old time activities, including make-and-take craft projects. Allstar Snacks will be on site with hamburgers, hotdogs, other sandwiches, snacks and drinks available for purchase.
A new exhibit of a hand-made model train display will open at 10 a.m. This display, the work of master carpenter Norman “Gus” Gardiner, will be in the 1931 Union Pacific Boulder City Depot. The Museum Guild will offer free popcorn, also in the Depot.
Authors Lynn Zook and Carey Burke will autograph copies of their new book, which will be available for purchase. Called “ Las Vegas : 1905-1965,” the book is part of the Postcard History Series published by Arcadia Press.
Those interested in additional information on Clark County ’s Centennial celebrations can visit the Web site at www.accessclarkcounty.com/100 or call 702-455-8200.
