Press Release
March 6, 2017
Contact: Robbin Davis
Pioneer Woman Museum, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-765-6108
rdavis@okhistory.org
www.okhistory.org/pioneerwoman
Pioneer Woman Museum to Host Annual Scout Spring Fling
PONCA CITY, Okla. — The Pioneer Woman Museum will host its annual Scout Spring Fling on Saturday, March 11, beginning at 10 a.m. Events will include hands-on programming for ages six and up.
Through a partnership with the Pioneer Genealogical Society, scouts will be introduced to tracking their family history. The first 50 participants will receive a free family genealogy workbook, courtesy of the Pioneer Genealogical Society. The activity will meet some of the requirements related to scout badges and patches.
Adansonia Wildlife Inc. will be on hand this year with live insects and other small animals for participants to interact with up close. “We are so excited to be part of the museum’s annual Scout Spring Fling. We will have lots of bugs for the kids and parents to look at and learn about,” said Ciara Utech, executive director and owner of Adansonia Wildlife Inc.
Other activities planned for the day include crafts, an outdoor nature walk, making personal first aid kits and another surprise or two. “Scout Spring Fling is a big day for us at the museum. We enjoying having the scouts here so much,” said Pioneer Woman Museum Director Robbin Davis. “It’s our kick off to the spring.”
Activities are free with admission. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms or their troop shirts. The day’s events will run 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. Troops need to preregister for the event and the registration deadline is Thursday, March 9. To make a troop reservation, please call 580-765-6108 or email piown@okhistory.org. Individual scouts do not have to preregister. Nonscouts are encouraged to attend as the event is open to anyone who is interested in participating.
The Pioneer Woman Museum, a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society, is located at 701 Monument Road in Ponca City. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
