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Corn Husk Dolls

Ages 5-12
2024-11-23 14:30:00 2024-11-23 15:30:00 America/New_York Corn Husk Dolls Learn how Indigenous tribes make dolls out of corn husks. Learn about this tradition and the story behind it and make replicas. Please register. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Saturday, November 23
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-23 14:30:00 2024-11-23 15:30:00 America/New_York Corn Husk Dolls Learn how Indigenous tribes make dolls out of corn husks. Learn about this tradition and the story behind it and make replicas. Please register. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

Learn how Indigenous tribes make dolls out of corn husks. Learn about this tradition and the story behind it and make replicas. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | NativeAmericanHeritageMonth |

Long Beach Island Branch
Phone: (609) 494-2480
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