Some area museums are free Monday
INDIANAPOLIS — Many Indianapolis-area museums offer free admission on Monday for Presidents Day. At the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., visitors can enter President John F. Kennedy’s space race by building and launching their own rockets, test their knowledge of the vice presidents, take their turn at the podium to deliver a memorable presidential speech or help Benjamin Harrison — the first president to have electric lights in the White House — learn how electricity works by building a circuit. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit indianamuseum.org.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., will also offer free admission on Monday so children can participate in presidential crafts and creations, such as putting their face on a $1,000,000 bill using Photoshop®, presidential games throughout the museum and an opportunity to celebrate the 210th birthday and life of the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. For more information, visit childrensmuseum.org.
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Indiana students encouraged to participate in National Ag Day essay contest
INDIANA — In celebration of National Ag Day, students in Grades 4 through 6 are encouraged to participate in an essay competition, sponsored by Indiana’s Family of Farmers. The essay contest, themed “Agriculture: Food for Life,” challenges students to focus on the role agriculture plays in their lives and the lives of those around them. In addition to an invitation to attend a recognition ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse on March 18, winners will receive $200 for first place and $100 for second place. Contestants must be Indiana residents, and only one essay can be submitted per person. Essays must be 12-point font, double-spaced and 200 words or less. No handwritten essays will be accepted. Entries should be emailed to [email protected] by Feb. 28. For additional guidelines and rules, follow Indiana’s Family of Farmers on Facebook.
Experience a Magic Tree House adventure at the library
GREENFIELD — Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to participate in a Magic Tree House adventure from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road. Travel with Annie and Jack, the heroes from more than 50 Magic Tree House Adventure books, into the Amazon for fun activities including drawing a realistic toucan. Register to attend this free program at hcplibrary.org.
