Hands-On History
Schedule
Mon Sep 09 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO, United States, Colorado 80120 | Littleton, CO
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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. Registration opens on Thursday, July 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. 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
Demonstrations:
-Livestock demonstrations with our team of oxen
-Blacksmithing
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Where is it happening?
6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO, United States, Colorado 80120Event Location & Nearby Stays:
