CLASS TRIPS TO MUSEUM VILLAGE

VILLAGE VISIT

Costumed interpreters and craftspeople present 19th century life through artifacts and activities such as weaving and printmaking in more than half a dozen buildings. Students can visit the many other buildings and displays in the village to learn about cobblers, natural science, and energy. $8 per student, no restrictions on the number attending.

WORKSHOPS

Students experience 19th century life by performing traditional tasks themselves. Costumed interpreters lead one-hour workshops. There is ample time to tour the village. $12 per student (minimum 15/maximum 25 students per workshop).

Spinning: See and feel how wool is processed into yarn. Children pick and card fleece and, using a drop spindle, twist the fibers into a yarn that could be used to produce clothing and other household textiles. Learn who prepared and spun the fleece and how it became fabric.
Grades 3-6      Learning Standards SS 1, MST 5



Stenciling: 19th century Americans used several methods to add color and design to everyday life. Learn the history of stencils and how to use them while creating an original piece of art.
Grades K-5      Learning Standards SS 1, Art1

Natural Dyeing: Walnut shells, brazilwood and onion skins were all used to create the many colors found in 19th century fabrics. Experience how items from the world around us create nature's palette.
Grades 2-6      Learning Standards SS1

Printing: Learn why the printer was an important member of the community in the 19th century. Use type and ink to see how printing was done before the age of computers. Each student gets to print and keep a copy.
Grades 2-6      Learning Standards SS1, MST 5

Open Hearth Cooking: In the 19th century, bread was baked in a brick oven and cooking was done on the open hearth. Explore these early methods of cooking, help to prepare, and taste an authentic recipe from the 1800’s.
Grades 1-6      Learning Standards SS 1, MST 5

Mystery Objects: Objects teach about the past. In this workshop unusual objects are studied to determine their value to the people who used them. Students will deduce their use and purpose from the clues these objects contain.
Grades 2-6      Learning Standards SS 1, MST 5

Candle Making: Before there was electricity, every household depended on a supply of candles. Learn how candles were made and take home a hand dipped taper.
Grades K-6      Learning Standards SS1, MST 5

Plan to have lunch in the snack bar or at the picnic grounds, and visit the gift shop for souvenirs and reproductions.

Helpful Information
Mission: Museum Village is a living history museum preserving a vast collection of eclectic, 19th century artifacts for educational purposes. Using these original and reproduction artifacts, we provide hands-on experiences and exhibits illustrating the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America, provoking thought and discussion about history.

Reservations
To make reservations please call 845-782-8248 and speak with Lori Siccardi. All reservations are made by phone. We then send you a form which must be returned with the deposit for reservations to be confirmed.

Payment
Please submit a non-refundable deposit of $50 per class to secure your reservation. The remainder is due on the day of the visit. We accept cash, check, purchase order, Mastercard or Visa. If paying by check, you must prepare ONE check for payment.

Cancellations
If cancellations are made three weeks before the scheduled trip, the deposit will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. If a group cancels within 3 days or does not show up, they can be billed for the full cost of the visit.

Hours
Hours are 10 am – 2 pm. Groups are scheduled September – November and April – June. Reservations may be made at any time and are first come first served.

What to wear
Our programs are held rain or shine, the buildings are heated with wood. Students will be out of doors between buildings frequently. Dress to be comfortable for the weather.

Lunch
Classes will be assigned a half hour lunch periods at the Snack Bar/Picnic Area. Eating and drinking are permitted in that area only. Lunch, drinks and snacks are available for purchase. Brought lunches should be kept on the bus until the scheduled lunch period.

Chaperones
Two chaperones are required for each workshop. One adult (teacher, aide, parent) is admitted free for every 10 students. Additional chaperones are admitted at $12 each.

Learning Standards
We have indicated which learning standards are met by each workshop. Standards for other states and the National Standards for History are met even though the numbering systems differ.

Museum Gift Shop
Our gift shop is filled with a variety of unique items priced for school children. All proceeds from sales in the shop benefit the museum and our educational programs.