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Veterans Appreciation Weekend

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kathryn

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center proudly presents the second annual Veterans Appreciation weekend May 17th – May 19th, 2012 at the Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. We have planned a fun and exciting weekend to honor our veterans.

All events are free and open to the public. We will be accepting donations for military programs and collections.

May 17th at 6:30 pm

Film Screening of Irving Berlin’s “This is the Army”

May 18th at 6:30 pm

Special Guest Speaker and Presentation

May 19th 10am – 4pm

Salute to Military Memorabilia Show

Static Display from the Kentucky National Guard

Childerens Games and Activities

May 19th at 5pm

Come get “In the Mood” at our 1940′s style USO Dance and Dinner.The event is free, but there is limited seating, so stop by the museum to get your tickets today!

For more information, contact:

Matt Potter
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
(606) 329-8888 or matt@highlandsmuseum.com

A River Runs Through It: National Juried Art Exhibit

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Kathryn

The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center is currently accepting entries for the national juried art exhibit to take place September 7 through September 29, 2012.  Artists 18 and older are encouraged to sumbit artwork for  2D and 3D categories that reflect the theme “A River Runs Through It.”  

Artists, please read the prospectus below. The file is a PDF.
HighlandsJuriedArtExhibit

Judges Bio
http://www.jmu.edu/artandarthistory/FacultyBios/ColeWelter/cwelter.html

Mr. Watson Come Here: A History of Communications

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Kathryn

See how man’s effort to communicate has grown over time with an exhibit that features the history of radio, telephones, newspapers, television, and more! Open from November to April.

School Daze

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Kathryn

Step back in time and visit a one room 19th century schoolhouse.  A time when there was one teacher, and all grades learned together in a single classroom.  Dress in clothes of the era and become a student or teacher of the 1870s.

Aqua Zone

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

This exhibit includes a 210 gallon fish tank, provided and maintained by Bert’s Pet Center.  The tank houses fish that are native to the Ohio River including the Rock Bass, Spotted Sucker, Green and Red Sunfish among many more!  The fish were provided by the Northeastern Kentucky Fish & Game Association.  Children can also participate in color patterns, games, and water table activities.  Guests will have the opportunity to learn about ocean life as well as ocean coral.  More additions are planned for this exhibit in the near future, so make sure you keep checking back for updates!  Sponsored by Ladies of the Highlands.

Discovery Cavern

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Kathryn

Youth and adults can leave the river and explore a cave!  Discovery Cavern is a walk-through, crawl through cave where bats fly and rock formations stand tall.  Discover the impact that people have had on caves from prehistory to modern day usage and decipher the rock art that ancient peoples left behind.  Sponsored by:  Duke Energy, Wal-Mart, Sunoco, The Putnam Agency, Liebert Corporation, DTR, Inc. Sun Chemical, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, and the Rotary Club of Ashland.