Hi-Line Living preview: Local children get a hand on history

From gold panning and paper doll making, to old-time clothes washing and apple peeling, the 11th Annual Hands On History fundraiser filled Holiday Village Mall Saturday.

This year, 32 activities were set up for people to learn about how things used to be done before electricity.

Allison Keeley, a co-chair of the event, said this year's turnout was "fantastic" and that 150 volunteers participated this year.

"We've had an excellent turnout - tons of volunteers," she said.

Keeley said 20 activities were free due to businesses and community members sponsoring them.

"(There were) only about 12 of them that actually cost (tickets)," she said.

Keeley added that her favorite part about being involved with this event is seeing how engaged the kids get.

"To go out there and see the kids really enjoying every single activity, paying attention, being polite, watching and learning something new is really important to me," she said.

Proceeds from the event go to the Clack museum foundation.

To read and see more about the 11th Annual Hands On History event, check out the Hi-Line Living section in Friday's issue of the Havre Daily News.