Hands-On History Day at the Littleton Museum
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 09/09/2024
On Monday, September 9, 2024, homeschool students (grades K-5) and their parents are invited to learn practical handicrafts from 19th century Littleton. Many skills were needed to make a life over 100 years ago. Students will be able to try some of the trades, crafts, and tasks that were commonplace and see demonstrations of skilled labor.
Pre-registration is required for all children and adults.
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Pre-registration is required for all children and adults. Registration opens on Thursday, July 2, 2024 at 9 am. Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Unaccompanied minors will not be allowed into the event.
Hands-on activities for students:
-Spinning wool into yarn
-Food preservation (Canning or fermenting, depending on weather & crop yields)
-Learning to write with a dip pen
-Using 19th century hand tools
-Spinning wool into yarn
-Food preservation (Canning or fermenting, depending on weather & crop yields)
-Learning to write with a dip pen
-Using 19th century hand tools
Demonstrations:
-Livestock demonstrations with our team of oxen
-Blacksmithing
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Littleton MuseumLocation:
6028 S. Gallup Street
Littleton, CO, 80120United States
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Phone:
(303) 795-3950Contact name:
Littleton Museum
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
09/09/2024
Time:
10 am - 3 pm
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service