Have you ever visited the Cave Creek Museum? Here is your chance to not only visit the museum but enjoy the Kiwanis Pioneers performance of “The Night The Grandfathers Danced”.
A tender tale, gentle in pacing and tone, “The Night the Grandfathers Danced” revolves around a Ute Indian traditional springtime dance. In the story, a young girl, Autumn Eyetoo, proudly dresses in a pink fringed shawl for her first Bear Dance. Children will reenact the Bear Dance, make a pinch pot, try working an upright weaving loom and taste a sample of fry bread.
The Preschool Pioneers performers participate in a program sponsored by the Kiwanis of Carefree for children and an accompanying adult who will lead their little one(s) along with museum volunteers. Age-appropriate books set the stage for follow-up activities that include movement and music, trying a craft process, like grinding corn, exploring museum artifacts or acting out part of the story. Pre-registration is required at cavecreekmuseuem.org.
This event is free thanks to the generous support of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.
The Cave Creek Museum is a 55-year-old foundation whose mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits.
