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SUMMARY:Engineers Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Week @ APM\nWinter Break Programs | February 2026 \nCelebrate Engineers Week with hands-on challenges designed to spark curiosity\, creativity\, and problem-solving. Throughout February break\, families are invited to drop in and explore engineering through building\, testing\, and playful experimentation. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the materials\, tools\, and prompts to get you started. \nThese activities are designed to be flexible and welcoming\, with challenges that can be adjusted for different abilities and interests. Families can join for 30 minutes or stay longer as projects grow and ideas evolve. All programs are included with museum admission. \n⌚ Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\, 11 am–2 pm📍 American Precision Museum\, Windsor\, VT👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families (adult supervision required)🎟️ Included with museum admission \n\nMonday\, February 23: Maze Craze\nDesign and build a handheld marble maze filled with twists\, turns\, and clever traps. Families will start with a laser-cut base and add walls\, obstacles\, and pitfalls to guide a steel marble through the maze. Magnetic traps introduce an extra layer of challenge as you test\, refine\, and re-engineer your design. \n\nWednesday\, February 25: Catapult Challenge\nExplore the power of precision and interchangeable parts as you construct mini-catapults using laser-cut wooden pieces. Test how changes to tension\, angle\, and arm length affect performance\, then scale up your thinking. Using everyday building materials\, families will design and build larger launchers to fling Nerf balls toward hoops and bucket targets. \n\nThursday\, February 26: Marble Roller Coasters\nEngineer a marble raceway using sturdy piers\, ramps\, and supports. Experiment with curves\, slopes\, and loops\, and add interactive features like gates\, spinners\, and switchbacks. With pre-scored components and inspiration pieces available\, families can build simple runs or challenge themselves with more complex designs. \n\nPlan your visit and spend February break discovering how engineering turns ideas into action.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/engineersweek2026/
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities,Museum Special Event
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SUMMARY:Rigging Day
DESCRIPTION:A lot of machines need to move! That requires bigger machines and a lot of space. The museum will be closed to visitors these days to ensure safety of the riggers\, visitors\, and staff. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/rigging-day/
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T083118
CREATED:20250924T171628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171633Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Makers: Afterschool Costume Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get your creativity in gear this Halloween! Join us for a special mid-week after-school maker event where kids can design and build their own costume components using our laser cutter\, building materials\, and hands-on guidance from expert makers. \nNot feeling crafty? No problem! We’ll also have spooky activities and treats\, so everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun. Perfect for kids looking to get a jump on their costumes or just enjoy a festive\, hands-on afternoon. \nOpen to all kids—homeschoolers\, after-school participants\, and anyone ready for a little Halloween making magic!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/costumelab2/
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T083118
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SUMMARY:Spooky Makers: Afterschool Costume Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get your creativity in gear this Halloween! Join us for a special mid-week after-school maker event where kids can design and build their own costume components using our laser cutter\, building materials\, and hands-on guidance from expert makers. \nNot feeling crafty? No problem! We’ll also have spooky activities and treats\, so everyone can enjoy some Halloween fun. Perfect for kids looking to get a jump on their costumes or just enjoy a festive\, hands-on afternoon. \nOpen to all kids—homeschoolers\, after-school participants\, and anyone ready for a little Halloween making magic!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/costumelab1/
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T083118
CREATED:20250820T141900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171328Z
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SUMMARY:Robo Jam 2: Unearthed!
DESCRIPTION:Robo Jam 2: Dig Into the World of FIRST LEGO League UNEARTHED!\nJoin the American Precision Museum for Robo Jam 2—a hands-on celebration of robotics\, creativity\, and discovery! This year’s FIRST LEGO League challenge\, UNEARTHED\, invites young engineers and explorers to uncover hidden treasures\, solve mysteries\, and bring big ideas to life. \nAt Robo Jam 2\, you’ll: \n\nExplore the official FIRST LEGO League playmats\nTest your skills with fun robotics challenges\nMeet the teams\, kids\, and mentors who are digging into innovation every day\n\nTeams sign up here! \nWhether you’re curious about joining a team\, cheering on local students\, or just want to get your hands on the action\, Robo Jam 2 is the perfect place to start. \n📅 October 25 \n📍 Heritage Hall\n56 Company G Road\, Windsor\, VT\n43.480705\, -72.386721 \nThe dig starts here—are you ready to unearth your next adventure?
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/robo-jam-2-unearthed/
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000
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SUMMARY:Micrometer Day
DESCRIPTION:On September 7\, 1848\, Jean Laurent Palmer patented the first handheld micrometer in France—and changed the face of precision forever. This September 7\, we’re declaring it: Micrometer Day at the American Precision Museum! \nBring your favorite micrometer—vintage or new\, well-worn or pristine—and get 10% off admission and store purchases. Swap stories. Show off your tools. Meet fellow measurement enthusiasts. Whether you use your micrometer daily or inherited one from Grandpa Joe\, we want to see it. \nFrom classic tool buffs to next-gen makers\, we’re calling all lovers of fine tolerances to celebrate the unsung hero of the machine shop.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/micrometer-day/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
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SUMMARY:Attic Finds Sale
DESCRIPTION:Special Hours: 9:00 am – 2:00 for the sale\nWe’re making space for something big—our brand-new education and conference space—and that means it’s time for a serious clean-out! Head up to our Second Floor and explore a trove of surplus tools\, books\, machines\, mechanical parts\, and other antique odds and ends. \nNothing of significant historic value is being sold—just materials that no longer fit our mission or exhibit plans. As part of our Floor 2 the Future renovation\, we’re reducing our collection to focus on what matters most. Now’s your chance to own a piece of the past that didn’t quite make it to the museum floor!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/attic-finds-sale/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T133001Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp at APM
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, young makers\, designers\, and engineers can dive into hands-on creativity at the American Precision Museum! Our engaging camps blend innovation\, problem-solving\, and fun\, offering kids the chance to build\, design\, and explore the world of engineering. \n🎮 Arcade Camp\n \nGet creative with cardboard as we construct pinball machines. Engineer flippers and launchers\, design bumpers\, gates and obstacles\, and personalize with your own theme.\nJune 30 – July 3 (No camp July 4)\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nFor rising 4th-6th graders\n$100 \n🎨 Design Camp\nRegister Now \nStep into the role of exhibit designer and be inspired by the machines and technology of APM. We’ll collaborate on creating innovative exhibits using design software\, hands-on prototyping\, and cutting-edge technologies in 3D printing and laser cutting.\nJuly 7 – July 11\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nFor rising 6th-9th graders\n$125 \n🚀 Innovation Camp\nRegister Now \nIgnite creativity and build skills in a week of engineering and inventing! Campers explore real tools\, unique materials\, and hands-on projects while designing and building their own creations.\nJuly 14 – July 18\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nFor rising 4th-6th graders\n$125 \nSpace is limited—reserve your spot today and get ready to build\, create\, and innovate!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/summer-camp-at-apm/
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000
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SUMMARY:Spring Into Making
DESCRIPTION:🌱✨ Hands-on STEM Fun for April Break ✨🌱 \nMake time for Making this spring break! Join us from 10 AM – 1 PM for exciting hands-on activities that explore power\, motion\, and mechanics. Bring your creativity—we’ll supply the materials and inspiration! \nApril Break Maker Labs\nPower Up! (April 14 & 21)Spark curiosity as we explore battery basics! Use everyday materials to generate electricity and discover what powers the world around us. \nGrab Lab (April 15 & 24)Build a mechanical grabber using gears and linkages—just like robotic hands! Design and test\, your own working grabber. \nLift Off (April 17 & 25)Harness the power of water! Experiment with hydraulics and build a machine that moves using water pressure—think dump trucks\, forklifts\, and more! \nJoin us for making\, experimenting\, and discovery! 🚀
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/springintomaking/
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
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SUMMARY:Engineers Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us throughout February break in celebration of Engineers Week. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the materials and prompts for exciting engineering challenges and builds.\nDaily Activities from 11am – 2pm \nMonday 2/17 – Zipline Challenge\nDesign a vehicle powered by a wind-up propeller to travel as far as possible along a zipline. \nTuesday 2/18 – Water Wheel Build\nConnect with the origins of APM as you engineer the most powerful water wheel possible. \nWednesday 2/19 – Snow Structures*\nSnow is a wonderful building material. Learn about compression\, insulation\, and more as you build arches and other snow structures.\n*snow and weather permitting \nThursday 2/20 – Zipline Challenge\nDesign a vehicle powered by a wind-up propeller to travel as far as possible along a zipline. \nFriday 2/21 – Circuits & Solder\nLearn the basics of circuit design to turn on lights and spin motors. Then build your engineering and making skills as you practice soldering components together. \nProgram is free with Museum Admission\nBuy Admission in advance for Engineering Week
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/engineers-week/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T083118
CREATED:20241115T161426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T172359Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Abraham Megerdichian
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk about the artist Abraham Megerdichian given by his son\, Robert Megerdichian. Abraham Megerdichian was a Massachusetts-born artist\, machinist\, and first-generation Armenian American. Born in 1923 to Armenian immigrants\, Abraham graduated from Rindge Technical School in Cambridge before enlisting in the Navy\, where he served in the Pacific. His military experience and machine skills from school guided him in a lifelong career as a machinist. \nTicket Pre-Sale \nAbraham married\, raised three children in Cambridge\, and began making practical metal objects at home in the 1960s. From pans and candle holders to motorized woodworking machines\, his creations became more intricate over time. Eventually\, he began crafting everyday objects—like antique cars\, bicycles\, and telephones—from brass\, aluminum\, copper\, and stainless steel. Each sculpture was carefully machined\, often with moving parts or small elements that hint at the functionality of the real object. While many artists might focus on aesthetics\, Abraham’s background as a machinist led him to prioritize both form and mechanical integrity\, resulting in pieces that are beautiful to look at and technically impressive. His works\, originally created as gifts for family and friends\, were meant to be touched\, held\, and cherished—a unique blend of art and utility\, carefully crafted to make each recipient feel special.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/speaker-series-abraham-megerdichian/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Light-Up Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🎄✨ Get Ready for a Merry Making Celebration! ✨🎄 \nJoin us at the American Precision Museum on Thursday\, December 14th\, for a day filled with holiday magic and hands-on fun! \n🕙 When: 10 AM – 3 PM (Special guest Santa arrives at 1 PM!)\n📍 Where: American Precision Museum \nWhat’s Happening? \nCraft Your Own Light-Up Holiday Creations:\n• Design sparkling Christmas cards using LEDs\, copper tape\, and your creativity!\n• Customize laser-cut holiday shapes like gingerbread men and snowflakes into glowing ornaments.\n• Meet Santa at 1 PM: Snap a photo with the big guy himself!\n• Sweet Treats: Enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes while you craft and celebrate. \n💡 Admission:\n• Makers: $5 per participant (includes all supplies and activities!)\n• Adult Chaperones: Free \nBring your friends and family for this unforgettable day of innovation and festive cheer. Whether you’re a master maker or new to the crafting world\, there’s something for everyone. Let’s light up the holidays together! 🌟🎁 \nSee you there!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/holly-jolly-light-up-workshop/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Makers: Glowing Circuits and Creepy Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM for Spooky Makers: Glowing Circuits and Creepy Crafts—a drop-in event where kids can explore fun\, spooky STEM activities! Create glowing wands\, eerie LED accessories\, and build your own articulated hand while learning about circuits and engineering. Makers are just $5 each\, and supervisors attend free. Come and go as you please\, and get ready for a day full of eerie\, hands-on fun! \nActivities:\nMake your own robotic arm!\nCreate creepy friends!\nCraft a magical wand!\nAdd some glow to your costume!\nBring a Jack-o-lantern to life! \nDrop in or Pre-Register here
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/spooky-makers-glowing-circuits-and-creepy-crafts/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities,Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T153000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: How Windsor Changed the World\, and How the World Changed Windsor
DESCRIPTION:Local resident Jim Briand will explore the legacy of Windsor’s Robbins\, Kendall and Lawrence Armory from a fresh perspective.  Attendees will learn how the story of RKL\, a groundbreaking firm in the field of weaponry\, fits into the broader context of water-powered industry that transformed New England prior to the Civil War.  Particular focus will be given to the social impact of new technology\, and how the lives of Vermont workers were altered as traditional artisans moved into centralized\, mechanized workplaces. The tour will visit a series of sites around Windsor Village related to key developments in the RKL story\, followed by a talk inside the Armory.  Bring your walking shoes! Length is about 2 miles  \nBriand\, who moved to Windsor this past year\, has a long term interest in urban history in both large cities and rural factory towns. He previously developed walking tours on the history of Boston’s “lost neighborhood\,” the immigrant enclave of the West End\, the Civilian Conservation Corps in Greater Boston\, and the building of Route 128 through Boston’s urban forest\, the Blue Hills.  \nTickets are $20\, or free for Members when you use your member discount code. Sign up here
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/walking-tour-how-windsor-changed-the-world-and-how-the-world-changed-windsor/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000
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CREATED:20240614T191825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T201310Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Simon Winchester
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nSimon Winchester will be at the American Precision Museum to give a talk about his book The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World. \nAnother gem from one of the world’s justly celebrated historians specializing in unusual and always fascinating subjects and people.” — Booklist (starred review) \nThe revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future. \nGet your copy here! \nThe rise of manufacturing could not have happened without an attention to precision. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in eighteenth-century England\, standards of measurement were established\, giving way to the development of machine tools—machines that make machines. Eventually\, the application of precision tools and methods resulted in the creation and mass production of items from guns and glass to mirrors\, lenses\, and cameras—and eventually gave way to further breakthroughs\, including gene splicing\, microchips\, and the Hadron Collider. \nSimon Winchester takes us back to origins of the Industrial Age\, to England where he introduces the scientific minds that helped usher in modern production: John Wilkinson\, Henry Maudslay\, Joseph Bramah\, Jesse Ramsden\, and Joseph Whitworth. It was Thomas Jefferson who later exported their discoveries to the fledgling United States\, setting the nation on its course to become a manufacturing titan. Winchester moves forward through time\, to today’s cutting-edge developments occurring around the world\, from America to Western Europe to Asia. \nAs he introduces the minds and methods that have changed the modern world\, Winchester explores fundamental questions. Why is precision important? What are the different tools we use to measure it? Who has invented and perfected it? Has the pursuit of the ultra-precise in so many facets of human life blinded us to other things of equal value\, such as an appreciation for the age-old traditions of craftsmanship\, art\, and high culture? Are we missing something that reflects the world as it is\, rather than the world as we think we would wish it to be? And can the precise and the natural co-exist in society? \nSimon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books\, including The Professor and the Madman\, The Men Who United the States\, The Map That Changed the World\, The Man Who Loved China\, A Crack in the Edge of the World\, and Krakatoa\, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006\, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/author-talk-simon-winchester/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T150000
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SUMMARY:Robo Jam!
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about FIRST LEGO League? How can your kids get involved? Would they even like LEGO League?\nExperience the program firsthand during a friendly trial day at Heritage Hall. Meet the kids and the mentors involved and get information on how you can get your kid involved!\n\nIf you are a VT or NH FLL Team\, come jam with us and fine-tune your robots on the official Submerged playmat! Join us for aninformal day of prototyping\, where trial and error are all part of the process. Parents are welcome to watch as their children engage in real-time problem-solving.\nTeams Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/GffDeLuEUj7qijUs5
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/robo-jam/
LOCATION:Heritage Hall\, 47 G Company Rd\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission Event,Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T083118
CREATED:20240722T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T162548Z
UID:4304-1723798800-1723824000@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:LEGO Robotics Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Black River Innovation Campus is partnering with River Valley Tech Center and the American Precision Museum to host a LEGO Robotics Community Day for 1st – 5th graders\, as well as professional development opportunities for educators to learn more about Lego Robotics! Join us for one session and learn the basics of how to create\, code\, and operate a lego robot\, all for free! These LEGO community events are the first steps toward creating a FIRST LEGO League Explore club for elementary-aged kids in our region. A special thanks to FIRSTinVT for providing extra LEGO kits for the event! \nSign up for the session that works for you!\nEvents at River Valley Tech Center:\nAugust 15th\, 9am – 12pm: Workshop for 1st – 5th graders (and parents!)\nAugust 15th\, 1pm – 4pm: Professional Development for educators \nEvents at American Precision Museum:\nAugust 16th\, 9am – 12pm: Workshop for 1st – 5th graders (and parents!)\nAugust 16th\, 1pm – 4pm: Professional Development for educators \nIf interested\, please fill out this registration form\, and we will see you there!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/4304/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Geoffrey Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Geoffrey Stewart\, author of Arming the World: American Gun-Makers in the Gilded Age\, will be at the museum to talk about his book and the history of American gun-makers. \nArming the World tells the story of the American small arms industry from the early 1800’s through the post-Civil War era. Almost from the beginning\, the United States produced arms in new\, and radically different\, ways\, relying upon machinery to mass produce guns when others still made them by hand. Leveraging their technological advantage\, American gun-makers produced guns with interchangeable parts and perfected new types of small arms\, ranging from revolvers to repeating rifles. \nThe federal government’s staggering purchases of arms during the Civil War stimulated the development of fast-firing breech-loading rifles and metal-cased ammunition. When\, in 1865\, it became clear that every country in the world had re-equip itself with modern weapons\, the Americans had an overwhelming head start. Salesmen from Remington\, Winchester\, Colt and Smith & Wesson —- and from lesser-known firms\, too – traveled the world marketing their guns\, dominating – or\, perhaps\, even inventing – the international arms business. American gun-makers sold rifles and side-arms by the millions and cartridges by the billions to great powers\, restive colonies and fading empires alike. Adding a new element to the unstable global balance of power\, American gun-makers affected the course of history. \nGeoffrey Stewart received A.B. and A.M. degrees from Brown University and his legal training at Harvard Law School. He is co-author of The Anointed\, a history of the rise to prominence of three influential New York City law firms during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mr. Stewart has written articles for law reviews and legal publications\, as well as two privately published books. He is currently at work on a book about the United States’ confederation period (1781–89). He lives in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nTICKETS
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/author-talk-geoffrey-stewart/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event,Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T150000
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UID:4191-1722074400-1722092400@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:CodeCraft: Unleashing Creativity with Makey Makey
DESCRIPTION:We will be utilizing the Makey Makey coding system to transform everyday household items into electronic controllers. This hands-on activity is specifically tailored to captivate and motivate middle school students\, but it is open to anyone interested in learning about this innovative technology! Feel free to drop in anytime between 10 and 3 at the American Precision Museum to participate.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/codecraft/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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UID:4025-1708473600-1708819199@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:Demo Days for National Engineer's Week
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating National Engineer’s Week with Demo Days! We are thrilled to invite you to our hands-on and interactive event\, where you can learn more about milling\, lathes\, robots\, woodworking\, and textiles. \nOur daily activities will be held from 10am to 2pm\, and you will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of engineering and manufacturing firsthand. Whether you are a student\, professional\, or just someone who is curious about the world of engineering\, we have something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in our fun and educational activities at Demo Days! \nActivities: \n\nEngraving shapes on the CNC mill. Visitors can get an up close look from inside the Innovation Station.\nSee goblets made on a 1911 lathe vs a 2023 CNC lathe\nTextile demonstrations and examples of vintage textile machines will be on display\nWatch our robot in action in a looped example of how manufacturing facilities utilize these robots every day\nWoodworking demonstration with examples of vintage tools
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/demodays/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands On Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T160000
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UID:3554-1688468400-1688486400@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:Let Precision Ring! Fourth of July Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a fun-filled cookout that’s perfect for the whole family to enjoy on the Fourth of July!\nJoin in on the fun at our upcoming event featuring American Revolution-themed activities for kids and a special appearance by our collaborative robot\, Cobi. Don’t miss out! \nWould you be willing to support us in covering the costs of this event? You can donate effortlessly by simply clicking the donate button in the top right or give us a call to discuss in-kind contributions.
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/let-precision-ring-fourth-of-july-cookout/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T170000
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CREATED:20220713T161920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T202616Z
UID:3052-1665223200-1665248400@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:Model Engineering Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of making with the American Precision Museum at an event that will feature some of the region’s finest model engineers\, artists\, machinists\, and STEM educators on Saturday\, October 8th from 10 am – 5 pm.  This is a rare opportunity to explore the evolution of industrialization\, meet local model engineers and makers\, and embrace the future of STEM. \n  \n \n  \nThe event will be open to the public from 10 am – 5 pm\, and most exhibitors will be in the Windsor Recreation Center at 29 Union St\, Windsor\, VT 05089. We will be hosting a variety of talks and presentations throughout the day\, which will take place in the museum’s lobby. If you have something you’d like to present\, demonstrate\, or teach that connects with our theme of history and innovation\, please let us know. \n \n\n \nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out with any comments or questions.  \n  \n \n  \nRegister Here \n\n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/model-engineering-show/
LOCATION:Windsor Recreation Center\, 29 Union St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T150929Z
UID:3203-1664582400-1667149200@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:Spooky Story Contest
DESCRIPTION:We invite young makers to create a spooky story set in or about the American Precision Museum.\nIt’s fun and simple! Think about the sounds\, smells\, textures\, and feel of the space. Use what you know about the American Precision Museum and invent your own spooky version of its history or spin a modern tale of spookiness. Write about the machines\, the people\, or the supernatural! \nChildren up to age 18 may submit a story. \nYou don’t have to be local to the museum; submit your story from anywhere! \n3 Winners will be chosen: Best Overall\, Spookiest\, and Funniest\nThese winners will have their stories published on our website and in our newsletter. They will also receive their choice of t-shirt and a 3D-printed spooky item from the Innovation Station. \nEmail to apm@americanprecision.org \nMail to PO Box 679\, Windsor\, Vermont 05089 \nOr bring your story in person to the museum!  \nYou have until October 30th to submit your story – we can’t wait to read them!
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/spooky-story-contest/
CATEGORIES:Free Admission Event,Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T190000
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CREATED:20220526T145457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T153546Z
UID:2931-1657647000-1657652400@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:Model Engineering Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of making with the American Precision Museum at an event that will feature some of the region’s finest model engineers\, artists\, machinists\, and STEM educators on Saturday\, October 8th from 10 am – 5 pm.  This is a rare opportunity to explore the evolution of industrialization\, meet local model engineers and makers\, and embrace the future of STEM. \n  \n \n  \nThe event will be open to the public from 10 am – 5 pm\, and most exhibitors will be in the Windsor Recreation Center across the street from the museum. We will be hosting a variety of talks and presentations throughout the day\, which will take place in the museum’s lobby. If you have something you’d like to present\, demonstrate\, or teach that connects with our theme of history and innovation\, please let us know. \n  \n \n  \nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out with any comments or questions.  \n  \n \n  \nRegister Here \n\n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/rosies-girls-invent/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220701T000000
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CREATED:20220302T203942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T172701Z
UID:2831-1656288000-1656633600@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:RVTC Tech Camp
DESCRIPTION: Tech Camp through River Valley Technical Center in Springfield will be coming to APM as part of its curriculum. \nThe River Valley Technical Center is excited to partner with the American Precision Museum to offer exciting STEM focused activities during camp in the summer of 2022!\nJune 27 – July 1\, 2022\, 8:30 AM -3:00 PM \nRiver Valley Technical Center Camp is for students entering grades 7\, 8\, and 9 this summer. \nStudents will participate in a variety of hands-on activities and field trips throughout the week!\nThe cost for the camp is $120 for a full week of activities led by our professional staff. \nIncludes field trips and snacks (does not include lunch.)\nContact Kelly at 802-885-8347 \nTech_Camp_Flyer 2022
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/rvtc-tech-camp/
CATEGORIES:Museum Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T150000
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CREATED:20220131T190251Z
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UID:2763-1645873200-1645887600@americanprecision.org
SUMMARY:Kids’ Day of Engineering
DESCRIPTION:*Featuring special guests\, activities\, and giveaways!* \nAttendees receive an APM tote bag and a ‘golden’ pen. Admission is free\, although donations are always welcome.    This event will take place in the learning lab\, which is heated.  The museum exhibit hall does not have heat\, but visitors are welcome to tour the museum\, bearing the cold in mind! \nNational Engineers Week 2022 will run from February 20 to 26. This year’s theme — Reimagining the Possible — recognizes how engineers create new possibilities from green buildings to fuel-efficient cars to life-saving vaccines. By working together\, engineers develop new technologies\, products and opportunities that change how we live. \nAnd by participating\, YOU  \n\n	Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world\n	Add your voice to the conversation about the need for engineers\, technicians\, and technologists\n	Engage students in engineering\n\nSchedule (subject to change):\n\n\n\n\n\n11 AM to 1 PM: \n\n\nDoing what: \n\n\n\n\nRiver Valley Technical Center \n\n\nActivity \n\n\n\n\nIce Core Engineer Jacob \n\n\nAnswer Questions \n\n\n\n\nVermont Agency of Transportation \n\n\nBridge Activity \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n1 PM to 3 PM\n \n\n\nDoing what: \n\n\n\n\nVermont Destination Imagination \n\n\nCreative Construction \n\n\n\n\nVehicle-Testing Mechanical Engineer Frank \n\n\nAnswer Questions \n\n\n\n\nDragonfly Design \n\n\n(Demonstrate with holofans and some AR design)\n \n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://americanprecision.org/events/kids-day-of-engineering/
LOCATION:American Precision Museum\, 196 Main St\, Windsor\, VT\, 05089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission Event,Museum Special Event
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