Learn the connection through these wax figures in an exhibit that integrates African American history and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, Mathematics) as a learning tool for our local students and the public on February 7&8, 2020.
"S.T.E.A.Ming Up History with Wax Figures"
Learn the connection through these wax figures in an exhibit that integrates African American history and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, Mathematics) as a learning tool for our local students and the public on February 7&8, 2020. This 2 day exhibit features 8 influential African American wax figures to be displayed in "S.T.E.A.M.ing Up History with Wax Figures":
Granville T. Woods – Inventor in Electronics, Transportation and Telecommunication Industry
George Washington Carver - Agricultural Research Genius
Norbert Rillieux - Inventor and Engineer
Mary Eliza Mahoney - First Licensed African American Nurse
Benjamin Banneker - Almanac Author, Surveyor, Farmer
Zora Neal Hurston - Author/Anthropologist
Billie Holiday - Jazz Singer
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams - Surgeon and Cardiologist
A $10 entry fee (kids 18 & under are FREE) includes a guided tour by National Great Blacks in Wax Museum creator Dr. Joanne Martin of Baltimore, Maryland. Tours begin every hour from 9am-5pm. Don't miss this opportunity to experience this year's exhibit theme "STEAMing Up History with Wax Figures" February 7th & 8th at Apalachicola Center for History, Culture & Art 86 Water Street, Downtown Apalachicola. 9am-5pm"
Entree fee of $10 included a guided tour that begins every hour starting at 9am.
Ages 18 and under are FREE
Phone: 850-653-1458
Email: info@apalachicolahca.com
2020/02/07 - 2020/02/08
Additional time info:
Saturday February 8th, 6pm-8pm join HCA for a special reception fundraiser with special guest Dr. Martin, live music from Bernard Simmons Band, food and drinks. $20 tickets for this special event. All proceeds go to bringing the National Great Blacks In Wax Traveling Exhibit to Apalachicola.
Apalachicola Center for History,Culture and Art
86 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320