The Alexandria Black History Museum Presents:
Story Time for Little Historians
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe Street
$3 Admission
Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. Story time will take place every first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Explore the museum exhibits afterward to learn about local black history. For a limited time, complete the scavenger hunt for our special dollhouse exhibition and take home a prize. All ages are welcome, but most suitable for children 3 – 6 years old. Admission is $3 per person.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. For a group of 10 or more, please contact the museum to reserve a program in advance.
Saturday, January 5th, 2019 | 11:00 a.m.
Grandma and the Great Gourd – A Bengali Folktale
Retold by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Illustrated by Susy Pilgram Waters
“Award-winning novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s first picture book for children speaks of courage, cleverness, and most importantly, love. Her words are perfectly complemented by the rich, vibrant illustrations of Susy Pilgrim Waters.”
