GREEN RIVER — As part of its ongoing outreach program, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River is offering special take home do-it-yourself Christmas tree ornament kits for children.

For Christmas seasons in the past, the museum hosted on-site holiday “Make-and-Take” events where children came to the museum and, aided by staff members, made their own vintage Christmas tree ornaments of several types; two of each kind – one for the museum tree and one to take home for their family tree.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, Museum Public Engagement Coordinator Aidan Brady came up with an alternative for this year: pre-packaged Christmas ornament kits, complete with materials and instructions, that families can pick up at the museum.

At home, children can use the kits to make their ornaments; as before, two of each – one for the museum tree, and one for the family tree at home.

The holiday ornament kits are designed for three different age groups: candy canes/ shepherd’s crooks for pre-schoolers, paper Russian nesting dolls, (called “Matryoshkas”) for kids who like to color, and wood-and-yarn Godseyes.

There is no charge for the kits. The museum is located at 3 Flaming Gorge Way in Green River; winter hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, and admission is free.

For any questions about the ornament kits, call (307) 872-6435 or email the museum at [email protected] .