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In-School Presentations

Can’t bring your students out for a field trip?  We can come to you.

Schedule an On-Site Classroom Visit

Costumed docents bring the 18th century to life in the classroom with Hands-On History

Five Hands-on History Demonstration Modules Using Reproduction Artifacts:

Liar’s Club: What Is It, How Was It Made, and Why Was It Important?  For more information, click here: What_Is_It_for_web.pdf
Work or Play—Chores or Toys: Children’s Roles in Colonial Times. For more information, click here: Work__Toys_for_Web.pdf
Clothing: Where Did It Come From? Try On Colonial Dress. For more information, click here: Clothing_for_web.pdf
Gender Roles: Lady’s Pocket or Soldier’s Haversack. For more information, click here: Gender_roles_for_web.pdf
Colonial Schooling: What Did Children Learn? Click here for more information: Colonial_Schools_for_Web.pdf

Teacher Must Remain in the Classroom.
$1.00 per student per module. Please allow 15-30 minutes per module depending on children’s ages.

Teacher Packet Available by Email after Visit is Confirmed

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What visitors say

Than you so much for the exciting presentation. The students really enjoyed all the props you brought in. I hope to have you both come back next year and show my new group of students everything you shared today!

Tina