MAY 25 – 31 : KID’S WEEK
What was a typical day like for the children of the past? The common chores, past times, and social activities of young people are highlighted throughout the week at the Museum. Visitors (young folks particularly) are encouraged to participate in lots of activities!
Highlighted Activities Throughout The Week
Old World
- 1700’s West African Farm: Music, Games: Okwe, Bow & arrow competition
- 1600’s English Farm: Wool Processing
- 1700’s Irish Farm: Weaving & Flax Processing
- 1700’s German Farm: Music, German language lessons
- 1700s Irish Forge: Making door hardware for the Mt Tabor Church exhibit, Andirons,
Spades, Painting the horse cart
America
- 1700’s Ganatastwi: Native American Games throughout the day
- 1740’s American Farm: Games: Stool ball, Trap ball, Maybe toy making
- 1820’s American Farm: Music; Gardening
- 1850’s American Farm: Spring planting & harvesting; Games, Kid’s toys & clothing exhibit
- Early American School House – Schoolmaster on duty
- Mount Tabor Log Church: Finishing work; Exhibit will open on Sunday, June 7
Scheduled Activities
Monday (May 25)
- 1700’s German Farm: Spinning (2:00-4:00)
Tuesday (May 26)
- 1700’s Irish Farm: Weaving (2:00-4:00)
Wednesday (May 27)
- 1700’s Irish Farm: Weaving (2:00-4:00)
Thursday (May 28)
- 1700’s Irish Farm: Spinning (2:00-4:00)
Friday (May 29)
- 1820’s American Farm: VA Reel (3:00)
Saturday (May 30)
- Early American School House: Schoolmaster teaching 19th Century American School House lessons (1:00-4:00)
- 1850’s American Farm: Shenandoah Valley Foodways and Games; Also a display of 1850s children’s clothing & toys
Sunday (May 31)
- Early American School House: 19th Century American School House lessons
- 1850’s American Farm: Schoolmaster teaching 19th Century American School House lessons (1:00-4:00)
* Want to see it all? Consider getting an Annual Pass so you can come as often as you wish to see the things that interest you the most! It pays for itself after just 2 visits.
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