Children's Activities

artisan working on a copper mask The Children's Tent is presented every year by
The Chesapeake Children's Museum.

Experience the vibrant culture of west Africa with hands-on activities for children of all ages:
  1. Make a spirit mask.
  2. Use Adinkra symbols to make a head wrap.
  3. Play a round of mancala.
  4. Take part in spinning some Ananse tales.
  5. Join in making rhythms with traditional instruments.