Exhibitions and Programs


Saturday Fun--2009

November 28
Make A Memory

If you've every listened to Story Corps on National Public Radio, you'll know how wonderful it can be to capture the memories of your friends and family. Join us on Thanksgiving weekend and make your own digital memories! We'll have a temporary recording studio set up in the historic Studio One (1936) at APH. Bring in a loved one and sit down for a fifteen minute recording session. Your finished disk will be ready to go as you leave. Free to the public. No registration required, but reservations will be accepted in advance. Call 502-899-2365 for details.

December 12
Holiday Card Factory

The winter holiday season can be a delight to the senses: the smell of evergreen trees, the crackle of wrapping paper, the taste of family treats, and the sounds of holiday tunes. Why should your holiday cards be any different? Join our museum staff in a tactile holiday card making workshop at the American Printing House for the Blind. Families can explore different materials that evoke the spirit of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza, and add a message in braille. The workshop is free to the public but space is limited. Registration is required. Saturday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 899-2365 by December 10 to register.

Saturday Fun--2010

January 9
A Happy Birthday Celebration for Mary Ingalls

"My sister Mary is the reason I am a writer," said Little House author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Mary lost her sight at fourteen, and Laura became her eyes, describing the world so her sister could "see" as well. But what happened to Mary when she grew up? Come to the Museum to explore the sounds and smells, the textures and tastes, of Mary's world. Learn all about her life as a teacher and musician and take a look at some of the books in her library. Sing along with some of Pa's fiddle tunes, weave a beaded bracelet (the same as those Mary made for her sisters), and have some birthday cake made from Ma's recipe. Free to the public but registration is recommended. Saturday, January 9, 2010, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 899-2365 by January 7 to register. All ages.

February 20
Dits, Dots, and Dahs

Learn all about Morse Code, braille, and try a little coding yourself! "Dits and Dahs" are the sounds created by Morse Code. Dots, of course, are the dots of braille. This hands-on program takes place at APH with a visit to the nearby Thomas Edison House. Free to the public but registration is required. Saturday, February 20, 2010, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 899-2365 by February 18 to register.

March 27
An Industrial Tour of Louisville

Join us for a driving and walking tour of the most significant industrial sites in Louisville, starting at the historic 1883 building of the American Printing House for the Blind. The four-hour tour, which will visit over thirty sites, promises to uncover fascinating enclaves of industrial architecture and history unique to the river city. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ticket price of $25 includes a snack box and drink. Call 899-2365 by March 18 to register.

Spring Break Week, March 29-April 2
Spring Break Camp: Communicating in Code

This drop-in camp for ages 9-14 introduces students to Louis Braille, who was only 12 years old when he began work on the system of reading and writing that changed the lives of blind people all over the world. Participants will be inspired by his story. They'll also learn the basics of Louis's alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. There will be five sessions; students may choose how many to attend. Free to the public but registration is required. Call 899-2365 by March 25 to register.


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