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PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

A program that will be offered this fall is "Preschool Story Time and More."  This program is designated for 3 and 4 year old children. Each week, the program is held in a different historical building. Children listen to a story, create a craft, have a snack and learn a little about life in colonial days. This year's program will include the following: Native American Legends, the story of Johnny Appleseed, the origin of Raggedy Ann and the printing of books. The sessions will be held on Thursdays in October from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Sign up for all four sessions and save $5.00. The dates are October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

CHILDREN'S AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

Four fun and creative after school workshops are planned for Thursdays during the fall semester. Besides incorporating some colonial history and lore, the workshops will include crafts, skills, games and a snack. Each workshop is open to girls and boys ages 6 - 11 years and is held from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per workshop for members or $20 for non-members. Sign up for one, two ... or all four!

SEPTEMBER 30TH
SCHOOL DAYS AT THE LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE

Children will spend the afternoon at the Little Red Schoolbouse on Carter Street and explore the differences between our typical school day and one that might have been held in a one-room schoolhouse.

OCTOBER 28TH
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Historically, October 31st marked the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter. Learn the differences between then and our modern day Halloween celebrations, and make a spooky craft to bring home.

NOVEMBER 18TH
PREPARING FOR WINTER

In colonial times, the whole family was involved in preparing for the onset of winter. Learn about how families prepared for the New England winter and participate in some of the chores that children had.

DECEMBER 16TH
VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

Holiday traditions of a bygone era will be featured as participants make snacks and crafts that could be used to decorate your home or give as gifts.