The Dubois County Museum announces its upcoming programs.

Saturday, October 10: Storytime featuring books by children’s author Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are), 10:30 a.m. Join local musician Chris Dixon as he plays and starts the “Wild Rumpus” that Maurice Sendak speaks of in his book, “Where the Wild Things Are”. Storytime held in the Log House area today for more space to move. Coordinator Carrie Holdsworth will have crafts after the stories and activity. Admission charged. Memberships available.

Sunday, October 11: Fall Harvest Day at the museum, 1-4:00 p.m. Many activities planned around the log house. Come enjoy Patoka River Strummers Dulcimer music, pony rides for the kids, barnyard animal encounters (come see the miniature cow), corn shucking, shelling and grinding, honey sold, molasses/sorghum sold, Patoka Valley Quilters demonstrating quilting, animal trapping and hunting info, loom weaving, stone carving and more. Enjoy popcorn, homemade ice cream and apple cider. Admission charged. Memberships available.

Thursday, October 15, the Museum has extended hours- open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission charged. Memberships available.

Thursday, October 15: Dubois County Historical Society meets and dinner, 6:30pm. David Drake speaks on Buffalo Trace updates. Reservations are required; contact Tom Fierst at tomfierst@gmail.com. Dinner and meeting. Cost is $25.

Thursday, October 22: Spooky Streets at the museum, 5:30-7:00 p.m. For our young visitors. Free admission. Donations accepted

Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31 Halloween candy handed out to visitors. No Costumes needed.

Saturday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. American Revolution 250 Program. Last program of the year for 250th. Grandmother talks to grandson about the importance of the brewing war. He wants to sign up to fight with George Washington’s army. Carol Braymer, a former resident of Holland, is the presenter. The program will run approximately an hour. Admission charged. Memberships available.