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 & VILLAGE VISIT

Students experience 19th century life by performing traditional tasks themselves. Costumed interpreters lead 45 minute to one-hour workshops. We offer workshops in the morning (10am) and afternoon (12:30), and leaves plenty of time to visit the village. Workshops are $12 per student (minimum 15/maximum 25 students per workshop).


Stenciling: 19th century Americans did many things to bring colors into their lives. Stenciling gives students the opportunity to create their own piece of artwork and learn the history of stenciling in America.
Grades K-5      Learning Standards SS 1, Art1, Art4





Natural Dyeing: Think items in your garden are used just for making food? Students will put them to new use by mixing and creating colors to dye fibers from wool to silk.
Grades 2-6      Learning Standards SS1, Art2

Printing: Before computers and typewriters, print was done on a press, putting together the news one letter at a time. Students will create their own poster, put it together one letter at a time. Students will create their own poster, put it together one letter at a time, and print it on the press. Students will also learn the importance of the printer in the community.
Grades 2-6      Learning Standards Standards SS1, SS3, SS4, Art1, MST5

Open Hearth Cooking: No stove knobs or burners here! Students will mix ingredients and cook over an open hearth stove. Students will use the fire to create an authentic 19th century dish and learn about food and the kitchen before modern stoves.
Grades 1-6      Learning Standards SS 1, MST 5

Candle Making: Electricity? No! Gas lamps? No! Students will take a step back and use wax and wicks to create their own candle. Students will also learn the history of lighting before we could just flip a switch.
Grades K-6      Learning Standards SS1, Art4, 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 the Education Director, Jamie Melissa Wilms. 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. We also encourage students to dress the part! Girls in bonnets, dresses, and aprons would fit in wonderfully with our 19th century village, while the boys in dark pants with suspenders, paperboy hats, and white button downs also play the part.

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, 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.