100th Anniversary of Winnie the Pooh Event

Join Museums, Archives, Rare Books and University Libraries on Wednesday, October 14 to celebrate a full century of Winnie-the-Pooh, as we transport you into the Hundred Acre Wood for a day of nostalgia.

Each hour will have a different focus with different activities...

10:00 am

The Origins of Winnie-the-Pooh & Other Children’s Lit Favorites – KSU history student Andrew Bramlett will share some of the Williams Rare Book Museum's collection of children's literature, including a first edition 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne.

 

11:00 am

Tea Time and Trivia – Test your knowledge of all things in and around the Hundred Acre Wood.

 

12:00 pm

Hundred-Acre Hangout – Come hangout to find out more about Winnie-the-Pooh.

 

1:00 pm

The Magic of Disney & Winnie-the-Pooh – Come learn about Sterling Holloway, North GA resident and the first voice of Disney’s Winnie-the-Pooh. KSU History Professor Marianne Holdzkom will share about her experiences throughout the years with Disney and her love for Pooh.

 

2:00 pm

Activity Stations Around the Wood – Stop by all the houses in the Wood to make a craft, take a quiz, paint a birthday card, draw a picture, and more!

 

3:00 pm

Pooh and the Year of Thailand – Our friends at Global Ed are bringing hunny/honey samples, giveaways and more to share in the excitement. Our new Year of Thailand Malayan tapir mascot, Lili (lee-lee), will also be in attendance.

4:00 pm

Pre-K – 5th Grade Party for Pooh & Friends – To end the day, we are inviting all faculty and staff, and any of their friends, to bring their Pre-K through 5th grade kiddos to campus to help us throw Winnie-the-Pooh and friends a party. They’ll learn how Winnie-the-Pooh got his name, enjoy cake, make a craft, and have a grand adventure! Please rsvp in advance for this party – Celebrating 100 Years of the Hundred Acre Wood – Fill out form.