A Child’s Work and Play The Kissam House and Barn Program
For Grades 4 -5
This
three-hour program provided by a costumed educator,
includes a guided tour of the 1795 Dr. Daniel Kissam House and a barn program
with up to four, hands-on activity-stations. This home belonged to a wealthy
doctor and is quite a contrast
from the humble home of the Conklins. An explanation of wool preparation
and some folk remedies appropriate to the time will also be discussed. Students
and teachers bring their own meals for a working lunch. As a special
treat, butter making will be demonstrated and the homemade butter will be
served on cornbread.
PROGRAM OFFERED:
Monday through Friday
May through June
10:00 am thru 1:00 pm
FEE:
$9.00 per student, minimum of $126 per group
(14 students). One adult must accompany each eight students and is
expected to participate. There is no charge for adults. MAXIMUM 48 CHILDREN CAN BE ACCOMODATED
This
three-hour program provided by a costumed 
from the humble home of the Conklins. An explanation of wool preparation
and some folk remedies appropriate to the time will also be discussed. Students
and teachers bring their own meals for a working lunch. As a special
treat, butter making will be demonstrated and the homemade butter will be
served on cornbread.