PREschool PREview!  

As the new Programs Assistant at the museum, I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself and talk about upcoming PREschool PREview programs! I grew up in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. My dad instilled in me a love of history early on in my life by taking me out to the

Kings Mountain Battleground on the weekends and always making sure our family vacations were educational. I just recently graduated from the College of Charleston as a double major in history and political science. While I was in college, I was a nursery worker at St. Michael’s Church, the oldest church in Charleston, and gave historic home tours for the Preservation Society.

I am so excited to be the new Programs Assistant because it combines my love of working with children with my love of history and crafts. So far I have had a blast making turkey hats and gumdrop snowflake ornaments with the kids but my favorite program is the Appalachian Folktales program that I am putting on this month. I am reading “Jack and the Bean Tree” from The Jack Tales by Ray Hicks and then having kids plant their very own bean plant. I am also planning Victorian Valentines for February 8^th from 10:00 to 11:00am at the museum. Your kids will get to hear a story, make a Rebus Valentine’s Day card for a loved one, and have cupcakes for just $2! So be sure to bring your kids because this might be the last Saturday PREschool PREview. We are thinking of going back to Terrific Toddler Tuesday every fourth Tuesday of the month.

If you have any concerns about moving the program from Saturday back to Tuesday or just want more information on preschool programs, please contact me at 704-922-7681 (106) or Jordan.Hubbard@gastongov.com.  I look forward to seeing you and your kids at the museum!