Second Saturday at Home
At the Temecula Valley Museum, we celebrate a different region or culture on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Since we’re all spending Saturdays (and every other day) at home, we’ve uploaded some of the fun things we’d planned to share!! Join us – virtually – and learn about the history and culture of you, or your neighbors!
In February, we will learn how to live “Pura Vida” as we celebrate the culture and country of Costa Rica! On February 13th at 11am, join artist and instructor Tony Moramarco of Bigfoot Art Classes to paint Costa Rica themed art! Zoom Codes: Meeting ID: 820 9856 6206 Password: 2ndsatart
Pura Vida Featured Artist Oxcart Herding Butterfly Art Toucan Art Sweet Cake Recipe Salsa Recipe Virtual Tour National Bird
In December, we examined how our featured 2020 cultures celebrate Christmas! Click below to learn about Christmas Around The World!
Featured Countries and Regions
Cultural Christmas Celebration Facts
Crema de Vie Christmas Cuban Eggnog
Kulkuls Indian Christmas Sweet Rolls
Christmas Traditions Worldwide
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n November, we celebrated the country of Mexico and honor the beautiful tradition of Dia de los Muertos.
Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull Mask
Pan de Muertos Recipe Churros Recipe
In October, we celebrated Germany with a Virtual Octoberfest.
Culture Facts Germany Facts Flag Facts
Windmill Village Alpine Hat Craft
Pretzel Muffins Gingerbread Hearts
In September, we virtually visited SCOTLAND!
Start your vacation now by clicking the links below. No masks required!
Cultural Facts, History, Recipes and Crafts!
Traditional Scottish Tablet Recipe Scottish Shortbread Recipe
Scotland Flag Facts Scottie Dog Craft Scotland History & Culture Facts
Tour of Blair Castle Scottish Attractions
Let’s go to Hawaii – virtually! Since its challenging to actually go to Hawaii, we created some fun activities and found interesting information about the most beautiful state in our nation, so you can enjoy a bit of the Aloha Spirit from the comfort and safety of your home.
Start your vacation now by clicking the links below. No masks required!
Virtual Tours
Volcanos Hawaiian Dance 360 Tours
Virtual Tours (Adobe Flash required) University of Hawai’i Museum Consortium
Cultural Facts, Activities and Recipes
Hawaii Culture Hawaii Facts Hawaii Flag
Volcano At Home Flower Lei Craft
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Tart Pineapple Coconut Rice
In July, we celebrated Australia. Click links below for cultural facts, information, recipes, crafts, tours, and more celebrating “Down Under”!
Click to visit the National Museum of Australia from the comfort of your couch!
Learn about Aboriginal Art thanks to Invaluable.com
Sandpaper Craft Boomerang Craft
Lamington Sponge Cake Virtual Australia
In June, we celebrated the Island of Jamaica, where everything is alright! Enjoy these fun activities and free art lesson provided by Bigfoot Graphics.
Antique Jamaica Map Virtual Puzzle
In May, we celebrated the colorful Culture of Cuba! Enjoy these fun activities and free art lesson provided by Bigfoot Graphics!
Make Cuban Shortbread Cookies at Home
Cuban Parrot Facts
Click here to listen to Cuban Parrots
Make Your Own Maracas
Spend the Weekend In Havana!
Draw a Cuban Parrot! Click here for amazing tutorial by Bigfoot Graphics artist Tony Moramarco!
Bigfoot Graphics Free Art Lesson!
In April, we celebrated Vietnam. Enjoy making and coloring this Pop Up storybook with your family and learning about the food and traditions of Vietnam.
Vietnamese Culture Pop Up Craft
Vietnamese Facts and Food
Vietnamese Culture and Tradition
In March we celebrated India. Click to learn to draw an Indian Elephant by art teacher and owner of Bigfoot Graphics, Tony Moramarco.
