In collaboration with the Gila River Festival, the Silver City Museum will host three events on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

The first event is "Meet the Artists" of the newest exhibit, Wilderness: Michael Berman, James (Jay) Hemphill and Anthony Howell from 11 am to 12 noon. Light refreshments will be served.
The second event is the finale of the Monsoon Puppet Parade between 12:30 pm and 1 pm. Be sure to see the fabulous parade of Gila River animals!

Last, but certainly not least, the Gila Conservation Education Center and the Silver City Museum will provide activities for children from 1 pm to 2 pm.

The Silver City Museum is proud to collaborate with the Gila River Festival with education activities for the community. Be sure to see the Gila Wilderness exhibit with family friendly interactive stations and learn about the Leave No Trace principles!

Funding in part for these programs and exhibits is made possible thanks to the members and volunteers of the Silver City Museum Society.

The Silver City Museum creates opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, understand and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of southwestern New Mexico by collecting, preserving, researching and interpreting the region's unique history. For more information, please contact the museum at (575) 538-5921, info@silvercitymuseum.org, or go to the museum's website www.silvercitymuseum.org.