BENNINGTON — The second annual community-wide Back to School Celebration at the Bennington Museum was held on Saturday September 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We had lots of families in – many who have probably not been here before," said Director of Public Programs Deana Mallory, who coordinated the event planning with Assistant Director of Engagement and Editorial Projects Damien McCaffery.

"It went great," said Mallory. "The families really enjoyed all of the hands-on activities that we had – and it was really fun watching the parents get really involved – and get really engaged with their kids.

According to Mallory, the museum space was divided up with scavenger hunts, activities, and workshops spread throughout.

"The scavenger hunts and activities were like 'find its' and they encourage

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