African-American "Champions of Nature"
Celebrated in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Monday, January 18, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Delaware Museum of Natural History celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with special activities highlighting African Americans' contributions to the field of natural history at African-American Champions of Nature.
* Children can piece together insect puzzles as a tribute to entomologist Charles Henry Turner (1867-1923).
* Agricultural scientist George Washington Carver's (1864-1943) many uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other plants are revealed in an interactive matching game.
* Visitors can learn about marine biologist Ernest Everett Just (1883-1941) by making a spiny sea urchin.
* Ornithologist Robert A. Gilbert is honored through our display of various bird wings, bills, and feet.
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Admission:
Activities are included with regular museum admission:
$7 adults, $5 children (3-17)
$6 seniors (60+)
Free for children 2 and younger.
Free for museum members.
For more information:
(302) 658-9111
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