Idabel, OK (April 9, 2019)—Henry Moy, Director of Museum of the Red River, will lead a ten-day study abroad program to Egypt in 2020. The trip includes visits to the country’s most recognizable landmarks and a cruise down the Nile. Moy noted that travelers will receive “unprecedented access” to recently opened sites. A deposit of …
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Idabel, OK (March 7, 2019)—Presley Byington will lead a flute-making workshop on March 23, from 10 am to 3:00 pm. Byington is an accomplished Choctaw dancer, flutist, and flute maker. The class will break at noon for a potluck lunch and resume at 1:00 pm. The workshop is capped at 10 people and cost $45. …
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Idabel, OK (February 13, 2019)—The Museum of the Red River’s latest exhibit, Native American Cradles, is now open. The show features a range of cradles from most of North America. According to Museum curator Daniel Vick, “cradles are one of the most striking symbols of native American childhood”. He noted that they were made “only …
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Idabel, OK (January 30, 2019)—The Museum of the Red River has announced its February lineup of programs. First, is a Beer and Baskets workshop with Linda Lou Alexander on February 9, starting at 4 pm. Participants will make a square, flat reed basket. Cost is $45. Registration is available on the Museum’s website or over …
Museum schedules basketry workshop, watercolor painting class for February Read More »