Fruitlands Museum offered free admission all day Friday, August 23. The event was sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation, which sponsored “Free Fun Fridays!” at 60 museums and cultural events across the state throughout the summer.
Picture-perfect weather was an additional draw for “Free Fun Fridays!” on Aug. 23 at Fruitlands. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz)
Seeking another perspective of the museum, Nikolai Haase gets a hand up into a tree from his father Jared Haase. (Photo by Katy Sharko)
Bob and Debbie Price relax after exploring the museum. (Photo by Katy Sharko)
Sarah Voute (left) paddles a landlocked dugout canoe—part of Fruitlands’ Native American exhibit—as her sister Emma enjoys the ride. Dugout canoes were used by Native Americans in both North and South America for transportation, hunting, and fishing. (Photo by John Sharko)
Samuel Dranka (left) watches as his sister Gabriella sends a rolling hoop in his direction. (Photo by Katy Sharko)
Joanne Moroney tries her hand at throwing an atlatl, or spear thrower, used in hunting. (Photo by John Sharko)
Too tired to walk back up the steep hill, Sandra Dranka (left) and her son Samuel catch a ride with Tom Horidan (right) in a gator used to shuttle visitors. (Photo by Katy Sharko).
Frank Chamberlain (left) oversees son William’s treat choice as Diane Heinz watches. (Photo by Katy Sharko)
