The Huntington Historical Society's Passport to the Past summer program is
an exciting step back into time for children ages 7 to 12. Each session
runs for two weeks, each weekday from 9:30 am to noon.
This program is designed to make history interesting as well as fun.
Trained counselors, often dressed in period costumes, lead children on an
exciting adventure where the crafts, games and everyday experiences enjoyed by
children of the Colonial and Victorian eras come alive. Senator John
Flanagan and Assemblyman Andrew Raia stopped by to see the action. Many
thanks to them for their help in securing funding to support Passport to the
Past, and our many other educational programs.
All activities take place in the historic Kissam Barn and children also have
the opportunity to tour the interior of the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam house, built
in 1795. An old fashioned snack and drink will be provided daily;
something cooked over an open fire for authenticity. Also the new Bee-hive
oven is used to bake bread the way it was done by the Kissam family.
As a Passport to the Past participant, your child will:
Create historic flags and maps
Make candles
Use old tools
Make old fashioned ice cream
Participate in historic reenactments and
entertainment
Create American Indian crafts
Do needlepoint embroidery
Churn butter
Dye and Spin wool
Make shadow puppets
Weave on a variety of looms
...and much, much more
There are three Passport to the Past sessions each summer
in June and July. Attendees are limited so advance reservations are
required. The cost is $285 per
person for Society members and $350 for non members. Call Cathi Horowitz, 427-7045, ext. 403
This program is designed to make history interesting as well as fun.
Trained counselors, often dressed in period costumes, lead children on an
exciting adventure where the crafts, games and everyday experiences enjoyed by
children of the Colonial and Victorian eras come alive. Senator John
Flanagan and Assemblyman Andrew Raia stopped by to see the action. Many
thanks to them for their help in securing funding to support Passport to the
Past, and our many other educational programs.
All activities take place in the historic Kissam Barn and children also have
the opportunity to tour the interior of the Dr. Daniel W. Kissam house, built
in 1795. An old fashioned snack and drink will be provided daily;
something cooked over an open fire for authenticity. Also the new Bee-hive
oven is used to bake bread the way it was done by the Kissam family.
As a Passport to the Past participant, your child will:
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