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Museum of Florida History is Animating the 'Toons This Weekend

Animating the 'Toons: Cartoon Films in the Golden Age
Posted at 1:15 PM, Jun 25, 2015
and last updated 2015-06-25 13:15:00-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -- The Museum of Florida History is putting some cartoons on display!

It's for the upcoming event "Animating the 'Toons: Cartoon Films in the Golden Age."

Visitors with get to listen to lecturers in the parlor of the Knott House, then see some clips of memorable cartoons from the Golden Age, including Mickey Mouse, Popeye the Sailor Man, and Tom & Jerry. 

You'll also get to make a flipbook with your own original animations.

Trampas Alderman, Curator of Education at the Museum of Florida History, and lecturer Mary-et Lescher joined us on WTXL Midday for all the details. Click the thumbnail to see the interview.

Animating the 'Toons: Cartoon Films in the Golden Age is Saturday, June 27 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. It's at the Knott House Museum (301 E. Park Ave.) and is free to take part.

For more information, call (850) 922- 2459 or click here.