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March 2019 Newsletter

Click here to see our March 2019 Newsletter https://conta.cc/2EDKB2E

 

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Grand Turk host SPCA Clinic

The museum assisted the Turks & Caicos SPCA on Grand Turk by allowing them to hold their Spay and Neuter clinic in the Science Building. The clinic was held from November 14th to November 20th and was a huge success. There were over 90 animals that were treated! They even had a chicken show up! The space was well suited for the clinic and the central location made it easy for pet owners to bring in their pets. We had many children show up on a day that school was cancelled due to weather. The children learned about the importance of spay and neutering their pets and even watched the surgeries. Our own director Michael Pateman ended up adopting two puppies. One of our prior volunteers from Florida, Kelly Scudder-Temple, also adopted a puppy. This is another event that benefits the community that we were proud to participate in.
A very well done and thank you to the
TCSPCA volunteers, veterinarian and vet tech that also volunteered their time for this important cause.
Interested in adopting a pet or getting involved with the TCSPCA?  Visit their website tcspca.tc or grandturkspca.org
 
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2018 Turks and Caicos National Museum’s History and Cultural Heritage Quiz

Congratulations to winners

1st Place Winner – HJ Robinson High School
2nd Place Winner – Raymond Gardiner High School

Thank you to all of the schools that participated. The students were engaged and eager and from their answers, it was clear that they were well prepared. We applaud the principals, your teachers and students and parents for a job well done.

Thanks to our sponsors Fortis TCI, interCaribbean Airways, TC Reef Fund, Department of Education, Department of Culture, Turks and Caicos Taxi Association, British West Indies Collegiate, Mr. Stuart Haynes and Mr. Brandford Handfield for Technical Support.
We wish to thank our quiz masters, judges for both the preliminary and final round, facilitators, caterer and support teams from Department of Environment and Coastal Resources and the Turks and Caicos National Museum.

For the complete story and other Heritage Month projects we participated in click here

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A Day of Many First – School Visit to Village at Grace Bay campus

A Day of many Firsts

We were pleased to welcome Mr. Toby Barkworth Knight principal of the newly established Providenciales Middle School and their very first grade 7 class of fifteen students on Thursday 27th September to the Museum’s Grace Bay Campus.
It was a day of many first as our new Director Dr. Michael Pateman made his first school presentation at the Grace Bay campus. It was the first time we used our new prototype Lucayan education kit. I must say the houtia is the star of the kit.
The museum plans to create additional education kits in other subject areas to enhance our offerings for class field trips so that we can be even a greater resource to the classes that visit the museum.
The students enjoyed taking the trip through time along our historical timeline. We were delighted to have the opportunity to share a bit of history with them. We are excited at the prospect of doing so much more in the future as we work towards getting the new museum building started at the museum campus in Grace Bay Providenciales.

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September 2018 Newsletter

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August 2018 Newsletter

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Honoring the Ancestors – Emancipation Day Wednesday August 1st

Celebrating the spirit and tenacity of the people of the Turks and Caicos

When: August 1, 2018 – TODAY 6-7:30 PM
Where: Cheshire Hall Plantation, Leeward Highway, Providenciales
Admission Free
Coordinated by Mr. David Bowen

Performances

  • Sea Breeze
  • Rip Saw Band
  • TUCA Cultural Group & Drummers
  • Spoken Word Artists:
    Cora Malcolm
    Derek Rolle
    Beth Atkins
    Lavinia Bishop
    Steven Wilson
  • Dance:
    Sara Goldsmith
  • Negro Spiritual Choir
  • Bible Readings – Pastor Goldston Williams

Sponsors:
Fortis TCI
The Church of St. Monica

Emancipation Event Flyer

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July 2018 Newsletter

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Grand Turk Eco Camp 2018 – August 13th – 17th

August 13-17 the Museum on Grand Turk in collaboration with DECR hosted it’s annual Eco Camp for children. Kids ranging in ages from 9-14 enjoyed a week long camp that included a trip to Gibbs Cay, kayaking, learning to swim, learning about the history of the islands, marine life and what they can do to protect the environment.
The campers participated in crafts that included creating bags with environmental messages and recycled items they found in a beach clean up into jewelry and other gift ideas.
On the last day of camp everyone was awarded with a certificate of completion or a special gift for an individual accomplishment.
Many indicated that the Gibbs Trip was their favorite part of the camp but others enjoyed the swimming and the lunch provided daily!! They all departed on the last day excited to come back next year!!
Proceeds from the sales of Donna Seim’s book, Where’s Simon, Sandy? help to sponsor the children’s club summer camp.
A special thanks to Amy Avenant from DECR who led the camp and worked with the kids everyday. Also thanks to Grand Turk Divers, Oasis Divers, Jean Lightbourne, Rob Lightbourne, Ben Steubenberg and Katherine Hart. We had a great bunch of kids that had a great time thanks to your involvement and support!!
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Museum Summer Camp Held in Providenciales July 23rd-27th

Museum Living History Summer Camp

The Grace Bay Campus hosted its second annual living history summer camp, July 23rd to 27th. The 28 campers learnt the traditional arts of basket weaving from, net knitting and making of rag rugs. They even cooked outside. They visited the farm and saw chickens lay eggs, also saw goats and pigs. The bearing okra trees that they saw on the farm was a source of inspiration for their own okra tree-planting project. They were transported to the late 17th – early 18th century by a visit to Cheshire Hall Plantation followed by a lively and interactive presentation of the many traditional uses of plants. They also learnt traditional dance, much to their delight. Playing cricket in the afternoon was always highly anticipated. They learnt about the animals we share the island with and ways to coexist with them.  The trip to Little Water Cay to visit the iguanas was exciting, especially since the Iguana mascot made a special appearance. It was a great week of learning and lots fun!

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