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February 18, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

To highlight the show, in honor of Black History Month RVCC will hold a special program, “Exploring the Underground Railroad Using Codes,” Saturdays, February 18 and 25. Families may stop by to participate in the activities anytime between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Recommended for ages 6-12, the activities will focus on the Underground Railroad, a secretive network of people and places that helped thousands of enslaved people move northward as far as Canada to escape slavery. Participants may explore hands-on activities and view displays about nature, codes, and African Americans who have made a difference. Regular Planetarium admission is charged for the Follow the Drinking Gourd show, but there is no charge for the special exhibition and drop-in activities.

Details

Date:
February 18, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium

Venue

Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College
Route 28 and Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
Phone:
908-231-8805
Website:
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To highlight the show, in honor of Black History Month RVCC will hold a special program, “Exploring the Underground Railroad Using Codes,” Saturdays, February 18 and 25. Families may stop by to participate in the activities anytime between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Recommended for ages 6-12, the activities will focus on the Underground Railroad, a secretive network of people and places that helped thousands of enslaved people move northward as far as Canada to escape slavery. Participants may explore hands-on activities and view displays about nature, codes, and African Americans who have made a difference. Regular Planetarium admission is charged for the Follow the Drinking Gourd show, but there is no charge for the special exhibition and drop-in activities.

Details

Date:
February 18, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium

Venue

Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College
Route 28 and Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
Phone:
908-231-8805
Website:
Visit Website
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