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Maltz Museum Free On Presidents Day

Families can "meet" presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt during the event.

Families can "meet" presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt during the Maltz Museum's Presidents Day event..
Families can "meet" presidents like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt during the Maltz Museum's Presidents Day event.. (Beth Dalbey/Patch)

BEACHWOOD, OH — The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage will be free to guests on Presidents Day. The museum will host a celebration of the presidents on Feb. 17, with crafts, tours and a special presentation on tap.

The Maltz Museum's Presidents Day celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a special presentation by the presidents in the gallery from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will then be photo opportunities and a chance to "meet the presidents" for families.

Throughout the day, there will be hands-on crafts and activities for children, screenings of famous speeches by presidents and chances to explore the museum's exhibitions. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. guests can go to the gallery space to hear presentations from George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. There will then kosher cookies and photo opportunities.

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The museum's exhibitions will also be free to explore throughout the day.

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