Lectures Series

The Old Putnam Line
Saturday October 23 at 10:30AM
Join local author Joe Schiavone for a lecture at the museum, followed by a walking tour of the Old Put Line now the Bike Path.
This is event is free and open top the public.

Timeless Enigmas: Local Stone Chambers
Saturday, July 10th at 2:30PM
The Southeast Museum will host a lecture entitled: “Timeless Enigmas: Local Stone Chambers” Renee Fleury and Laura Chipps will present this lecture aimed at unlocking the mysteries of the area’s stone chambers. For decades these ancient buildings have baffled historians on their origin, defying conventional anthropological belief. Though many theories have been formulated, ranging from colonial root cellars to ancient Celtic monuments little has been done to actually uncover the truth. This being the case, these archaeological enigmas have been passed off as nothing more than root cellars built by farmers and are slowly being destroyed due to land development.

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Children’s Workshops for 2010

There is a $5 materials fee for all children workshops

FELT SEWING
Saturday, June 19th at 10:30AM
Felt is the oldest form of cloth known to man. It is a wonderful material to use to introduce children to sewing. Enjoy making felt bookmarks and banners with a spring theme.

TIE DYING
Saturday, July 10th at 10:30AM
Bring your own white t-shirt to dye and explore the traditional methods of dying wool and cloth used in days gone by. using turmeric, onion skins, grape & beet juice.

PAPER MAKING
Saturday, July 24th at 10:30AM
Discover the art and craft of papermaking using natural fibers and recycled goods to produce handmade paper.

FLOWER POUNDING
Saturday, August 7th at 10:30AM
See what colors emerge as you hammer flowers into fabric! Learn to make a work of art using fresh flowers and a clever fabric technique.

LEATHER
Saturday, August 22nd at 10:30AM
Hides and skins of animals were widely used by the colonist for clothing, bags and other necessities. Learn carving, punching and finishing techniques.

RECYCLE MATERIALS ART
Saturday, September 25th at 10:30AM
Use a range of materials from colored paper to acetate sheets, ribbon and fabric to create a unique piece of art. All material is donated by local businesses who would otherwise throw away all their redundant stock.

CORN HUSK DOLL & WORRIOR
Saturday, October 9th at 10:30AM
Where ever corn was grown as crop, children used husk to fashion dolls. Join us and make you very own corn husk doll or warrior.

SPOOKY SPIDER
Saturday, October 23rd at 10:30AM
Fill a glove with beans to make a floppy spooky Halloween spider.

ROCKS AND MINERAL
Saturday, November 6th at 10:30AM
Learn about rocks and minerals from the Brewster/Southeast area especially magnetite which was mined at the Tilly Foster Mine. Through hands-on activities participants will investigate and test magnets, to learn about their properties, behavior, and applications.

DREAM CATCHER
Saturday, November 20th at 10:30AM
Children will enjoy working with string, beads and leather to make this Native American craft.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT
Saturday, December 4th at 4:30PM
Before the lighting festival on Main Street, children can join us to create a unique holiday ornament.

PRE-NEW YEARS PARTY
Friday, December 31st at 1:30PM
Join us at the museum to celebrate the coming of the New Year. Children can make a bright star to wish upon and enjoy juice and holiday cookies