FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Morgantown History Museum Announces Free Kids and Family Days Program

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - In the months of March and April, the Morgantown History Museum will offer a new Kids and Family Days program. On select Saturdays, children can participate in interactive activities to learn about the rich history of West Virginia and the historical significance of Morgantown.
 
These 90-minute programs are free for children ages 8-12. Children who wish to attend must be registered by a parent or guardian on the Morgantown History Museum’s website at https://www.morgantownhistorymuseum.org  
 
The program schedule is as follows:
March 5
12-1:30 pm – Morgantown’s Textile Industry
2-3:30 pm – Morgantown’s Mining Industry
 
March 19
12-1:30 pm – Native Peoples in Morgantown
2-3:30 pm – Animals of West Virginia
 
April 2
12-1:30 pm – Morgantown’s Textile Industry
2-3:30 pm – Morgantown’s Mining Industry
 
April 23
12-1:30 pm – Native Peoples in Morgantown
2-3:30 pm – Animals of West Virginia
 
“These programs are a great opportunity for kids and their parents to learn more about the history of Morgantown and West Virginia while interacting with real artifacts in a museum,” said Vincent Kitch, director of Arts and Cultural Development for the City of Morgantown.
“This is a great educational opportunity for participants and a way to broaden our museum’s reach into the community,”
 
A generous sponsorship from the Friends of Morgantown History Museum and with support from Preserve WV AmeriCorps members serving with the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) has made Kids and Family Days possible. For more information, visit https://www.pawv.org/

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