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August 2020
VIRTUAL Science Camp: To Infinity and Beyond
VIRTUAL Science Camp: To Infinity and Beyond VIRTUAL Science Camp: To Infinity and BeyondThis summer, campers can enjoy Science Camp from home with our rocket themed science kit. Campers will shoot for the stars learning about rockets and moon rocks as Dr. Kevin and Dr. Deadeye show them step-by-step instructions on how to make Noodle Launchers, Moon Rocks, and Fizzy Tablet Reaction Rockets.This kit includes the materials needed for all three activities. Parents/guardians will need to assist their campers with…
Find out more »VIRTUAL Science Camp: Ultraviolet and Luminescent Painting
VIRTUAL Science Camp: Ultraviolet and Luminescent Painting This summer, campers can enjoy Science Camp from home with our ultraviolet and luminescent themed science kit. By applying light to paints and various mediums, campers will be creating amazing “Out of this World” works of art. Dr. Kevin and Dr. Deadeye show them step-by-step instructions on how to make luminescent puffy paint, paint a picture that is black light reactive, and create tube martians that glow. This kit includes the materials needed for all…
Find out more »VIRTUAL Happy Hour with the Historian | The Key West/Bahamas Connection
REGISTER FOR WEBINAR Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: The Key West/Bahamas Connection Aside from the geographic proximity to one another, the islands of the Bahamas and the island of Key West have much in common. The latter’s original settlers were mainly of Bahamian descent, particularly from the Abacos, Harbour Island and Eleuthera. The Bahamians, already proficient in the shipbuilding, fishing, wrecking and sponging industries relocated to Key West in the hopes of enhanced economic fortunes. Once it was established that…
Find out more »VIRTUAL Happy Hour with the Historian | History of the Custom House
REGISTER FOR WEBINAR Historian: Cori Convertito Ph.D. Topic: Custom Made, A History of the Custom House Whether by land, sea, or air, it’s hard to miss the ornate, four-story Custom House Museum that stands sentinel over the island—just about everyone who lives in or visits Key West can reference the red brick building located at the foot of Front Street. What might not be so obvious is the history it holds – from the exhibits within, to the gallery walls…
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