Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a Hispanic holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 to commemorate dead family members and friends.
From Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, locals had the chance to honor their deceased loved ones by placing photos of them on a traditional Dia de los Muertos altar known as an ofrenda. On Saturday, Nov. 2, the museum held a Discovery Day where families had the chance to participate in themed crafts while learning more about Hispanic culture.
“It’s growing little by little each year,” said Museum Education Director Krystal Lyon of the event. “It’s just such a beautiful holiday.”
Visitors to the Augusta Museum of History’s Dia de los Muertos Discover Day participated in crafts, including coloring sugar skulls. Staff photo by Erin WeeksThis ofrenda – an altar used to honor deceased loved ones – was set up at the Augusta Museum of History from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. Locals were able to bring framed photos, food and decor to adorn it. Staff photo by Erin WeeksThose who brought unframed photos were able to hang them on a gallery wall. Staff photo by Erin WeeksGuests at the the Augusta Museum of History’s Day of the Dead event enjoyed traditional Hispanic dance lessons. Pictured left to right: museum Education Director Krystal Lyon, teacher and volunteer dance instructor Yelitza Maura, young guest Demi Burt and main dance instructor JaNae Hill. Visitors to the museum on Saturday had access to the Richmond County Public Library’s 3D printer, which was used to create sugar skulls. Other Dia de los Muertos crafts included making “calaveras,” or skeletons, with finger paints. Children enjoyed De de los Muertos craft projects in the Augusta Museum of History’s Activity Center.
Erin Weeks is a reporter with the Augusta Press. She covers education in the CSRA.
Erin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken. Her first poetry book, "Origins of My Love," was published by Bottlecap Press in 2022.
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