Heritage Sandy Springs Museum announces the 2014 Turtle Tours program, an educational series for preschoolers ages 2 – 5. Through stories, hands-on exhibits, songs, and crafts, Museum mascots “Sandy” the Chipmunk and “Spring” the Turtle will introduce preschoolers to history. Based on the Smithsonian Institution’s Early Enrichment program, Turtle Tours are held one Saturday each month. Programs begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. and run for approximately 45 minutes. Reservations are not required. The program is free, but donations are encouraged. Turtle Tours are scheduled for the following Saturdays in 2014:
- January 11, 2014 – What is Spring’s favorite color?
- February 8, 2014 – Sandy’s Cool Tools
- March 8, 2014 – Feeding our Feathery Friends
- April 12, 2014 – Flower Power
- May 10, 2014 – Sandy & Spring Learn to Help
- June 14, 2014 – Counting with Sandy & Spring
- July 12, 2014 – Rock out with Rocks
- August 9, 2014 – Following Sandy’s Treasure Map
- September 13, 2014 – Spring Spies the Letter ?
- October 11, 2014 – Learning about our Five Senses
- November 8, 2014 – Apple Picking with Sandy & Spring
- December 13, 2014 – Sandy & Spring Celebrate the Season
Through the Turtle Tours program, hundreds of young learners are introduced to area history and the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum each year.
“Studies prove that exposing young children to libraries and museums create lifelong learners, said Kimberly Brigance, Director of Programs & Historic Resources at Heritage Sandy Springs. “The Heritage Sandy Springs Museum is a trusted, welcoming place where children make discoveries, expand knowledge and connect their natural curiosity to the wider world”, Brigance continued.
The Heritage Sandy Springs Museum is located at 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots.
For more information e-mail curator@heritagesandysprings.org or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org
About Heritage Sandy Springs
Heritage Sandy Springs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community by preserving and promoting the historic and cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Through partnership with the City of Sandy Springs, Heritage Sandy Springs manages and operates the Heritage Green park site in the heart of the City. Heritage Green is the home of the original springs, the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, and the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum at the Williams-Payne House. Heritage Green is one of the few precious green spaces within the city limits of our vibrant community and the only gathering spot in the heart of Sandy Springs. A true “people’s park”, Heritage Sandy Springs enriches the quality of life for Sandy Springs residents and visitors through recreational, historical and educational opportunities.
