The July 20th event held up to its name of Grub, Grill and Good Times. The event was a great success. Front Street was lined with with vendors participating in a chicken and conch fritter cook-off. Liv's Kitchen was the big winner taking home the prize money for both categories. Everyone that attended enjoyed the food, drinks and live band "Island Vibes". The children played games and won prizes. Other Non-Profits participated to do some fund raising of their own making this a true community event. This will be an annual event and we expect it to be even better next year.
We want to thank the participants, judges and all the sponsors that donated raffle prizes, drinks and money to help make this event possible:
Beaches, Blue Water Divers, Bohio, Drift Villa, Exclusive Escapes, Grand Turk Divers, Humpback Dive Shack, Jack Shack, Margaritaville, Misick Gas, Oasis Divers, Osprey Beach Hotel, Salt Raker, Sandbar, Morris Cottingham and Ministry of Tourism.
We especially thank everyone in the community that came out
on a VERY hot day and supported the event.
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Living History Summer Camp 2019
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There were many first time experiences for our campers at the Turks and Caicos National Museum’s 2019 Living History Summer Camp in the Village at Grace Bay, Providenciales. The making of homemade ice cream using a hand cranked ice-cream maker with Mr. Simmons was a delicious one. Another was the hydroponics farm; they were fascinated with the concept and had many questions for Mr. Harrison who graciously answered them all. Though the visit to the desalination plant at Beaches Resort was another first, they were able to relate it the hydroponics farm since Mr. Harrison also uses desalinated water and so they developed an even greater appreciation for water, our scare but vital resource.
However, corn, with its origins attributed to the indigenous people of this region of the world, was the big story of the week. Each camper planted their very own corn seeds and took them home to nurture them into plants. They learnt how to grind corn to make grits and roast corn outside on the fire and of course, there was the popping of corn. Learning traditional dance steps from Mr. Bowen that culminated in a dance party was loads of fun. Speaking of fun that aptly describes the learning and playing the game of cricket with Coach Daryl. We did make some time to enjoy a picnic on the gorgeous North Shore Beach of Little Water Cay and learn all about the iguanas and mangroves. At our closing sessions they was a unanimous “best camp ever” so I think I can safely say the campers enjoyed summer camp 2019.
We say thank you to our sponsors and all who have made this year’s camp the success that it was. To Turks and Caicos Banking Company, Donna Seim, Mario Smith and the Department of Agriculture, Turks and Caicos National Trust, Turks and Caicos Cricket Association, Beaches Resort, Sunshine Nursery, David Bowen, Ian Harrison, Dekkel Simmons, Blovena Greene, Lloyd Stubbs, Ron Higgs, Tatiana Stubbs, Witlene Williams, Guilmese Gustave and Thania Phanord, thank you!
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Sign up now for the Grand Turk Eco Camp for Kids
Camp is filling fast and space is limited
Sign up by August 9th
Camp is FREE!
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More Upcoming Events!!
Mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the fun! Look for more information on our website, radio announcements, facebook and posters at local businesses closer to the event dates.
August 12th - 16th - Grand Turk Kids Eco Camp with DECR (Sign up NOW)
August 26th to September 8th- Provo Museum Closed - Reopens September 9th
September 1st to 15th - Grand Turk Museum closed for exhibit updates - Reopens 16th
October 31st - Heritage Quiz in Provo
November 2nd - Grand Turk - Museum Day
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information on any of these events contact us
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Memberships and Donors
Become a member or donate to the museum. Member and donor benefits include free entry to both museums, subscription to Times of the Islands and more. US residents may be able to deduct fees and donations from their taxes.
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Thanks to these recent New*, Renewal Memberships and Donors
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Marvin Cook*
Judy & Barry Dressel*
Penny Merrett*
Kathleen Schultz
Matt Williamson
(Many of our new members received a 1 year membership
with a brick purchase - did you get your brick yet??)
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Donations
As a small non-profit with limited staff and resources, we are grateful for donations in any amount. We make it easy to donate from anywhere by using PayPal. See our website or contact us for more information on donating.
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Locations and Contact Information
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Guinep House, Front Street
Grand Turk
Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI TKCA1ZZ
Local 649-247-2160
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The Village at Grace Bay
Development Office & Caicos Heritage House
Providenciales
Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI TKCA1ZZ
Hours: M-F 9am-1pm, closed holidays
Local 649-941-9358 Mobile 649-247-2161
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From the US
786-220-1159 (New Number)
Skype: TCI Museum (New)
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