Times of the Islands Summer 2024
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
Presents the "soul of the Turks & Caicos Islands" with in-depth features about local people, culture, history, environment, real estate, businesses, resorts, restaurants and activities.
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astrolabe newsletter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Turks & Caicos National Museum<br />
Museum Matters<br />
Grub, Grill, & Good <strong>Times</strong> Event <strong>2024</strong><br />
The museum’s Grand Turk location will again be hosting<br />
our Grub, Grill, and Good <strong>Times</strong> event on Saturday,<br />
July 13, <strong>2024</strong>. This event highlights local cuisine and<br />
music, featuring a live band and local vendors. This<br />
is our main fundraiser for <strong>the</strong> year and has been very<br />
successful.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> event we also <strong>of</strong>fer a raffle. Tickets<br />
are $5 each and we have some fantastic prizes that<br />
are donated from local businesses and individuals.<br />
Prizes include restaurant gift certificates, boat charters,<br />
CASH, and more. Check our Facebook page for<br />
an updated list <strong>of</strong> prizes. a<br />
Culture & Heritage Quiz <strong>2024</strong><br />
Prior to COVID-19, <strong>the</strong> museum always held an annual<br />
history and cultural quiz. This year <strong>the</strong> quiz returned<br />
and was sponsored by <strong>the</strong> TCI Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education,<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Culture and Heritage, and <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Museum. We were delighted to work with <strong>the</strong> governmental<br />
departments to bring this event back.<br />
Schools from across <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong> competed to showcase<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir knowledge <strong>of</strong> local history and heritage.<br />
Congratulations to all 19 schools that participated. a<br />
Children’s Club<br />
We have held several “Learn to Paint” classes this year.<br />
These have become very popular with <strong>the</strong> children<br />
and we plan to continue hosting <strong>the</strong>m as part <strong>of</strong> our<br />
Children’s Club. The Turks Head Cactus and a Map <strong>of</strong><br />
Grand Turk were some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> recent projects with artist<br />
Aysha Stephen teaching <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> strokes.<br />
The Children’s Club is fully funded by sales <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Where is Simon, Sandy? and Satchi and Little Star<br />
books authored by Donna Seim. The museum is thankful<br />
for Ms. Seim’s donation from <strong>the</strong> sales so that we<br />
can <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>the</strong>se fun and educational projects to <strong>the</strong><br />
children. a<br />
Current days & hours <strong>of</strong> operation:<br />
Grand Turk (Front Street): Hours vary daily, but in general<br />
open on all cruise ship days 9 AM to 1 PM. When<br />
a ship arrives on or after 9 AM, we will open one hour<br />
after arrival for three hours.<br />
Providenciales (The Village at Grace Bay): Open<br />
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM to 2 PM.<br />
Both locations include interesting exhibits and artifacts<br />
related to <strong>the</strong> history and culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Islands</strong>.<br />
Visit our gift shops for souvenirs, history books, and<br />
locally made products such as baskets, jewelry, salt<br />
products, and more.<br />
Days and times <strong>of</strong> operation are subject to change,<br />
so please check our website or email us for updated<br />
information:<br />
www.tcmuseum.org<br />
info@tcmuseum.org<br />
76 www.timespub.tc
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