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Date and Time
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01 April, 2023 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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Location
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Monroe County Museum, 126 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI
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Description
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YesterWays at the Monroe County Museum is a free hands-on drop-in activity that focuses on a skill or craft from times past, inspired by our Monroe County history. It's held every Saturday at the County Museum (126 South Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161) from 11 AM to 3 PM. Each month, a different activity is offered, and participants can expect one-on-one instruction from museum staff in a fun, beginner-friendly make-and-take project.
April YesterWays is inspired by the story of Dr. Eduard Dorsch (1822-1887) and how his love for nature made the lotus flower a Monroe community symbol. Dorsch immigrated to the United States from Würzburg, Bavaria in 1849 and served the people of Monroe as physician. Eventually he became a delegate to the first Republican Party Convention, an elector, and a member of the State Board of Education.
Dorsch was an admirer of the lotus and is associated with propagating it in Monroe's wetlands. The lotus thrived and became a staple of the community, contributing to Monroe's popularity as a tourist destination. While common in some regions throughout its natural range in North America, in Michigan the lotus is considered a rare native species, with more occurrences in Monroe than anywhere else in the state.
In honor of this Monroe story, join us at the YesterWays table on Saturdays at the County Museum throughout April to learn to make your own paper lotus! Crafting paper flowers is believed to have originated in China over 2,000 years ago, and by the 1800s, it had become a popular hobby in Europe and in the United States.
YesterWays is free of charge, generally suitable for ages 8 to 80 (and up!), and there’s no appointment necessary. Please note the new time slot (11 AM to 3 PM).
See our website and Facebook page for more information, and to stay up to date on all museum activities. The Monroe County Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM. As always, admission and activities are free and open to the public.
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