SUMMER 2023
TBD
These programs will be held in addition of our Passport to the Past Summer Camp.
PAst programs
Weaving Workshops
Learn to weave on a table loom. At the end of class, you will have a piece of fabric to bring home! We will meet at the David Conkin Barn at 2 High Street
Medicine in the 18th Century
Did you ever wonder how doctors treated patients in the 18th century? Learn what medicines and procedures were used, we promise you will be surprised! Take a tour of The Daniel Kissam House, plant your own medicinal herbs and take home an herbal tea.
We will meet at the Daniel Kissam House 434 Park Ave.
Tour of Old Burying Ground
Take a tour of the Old Burying Ground and learn some amazing facts about Huntington history. You will have a chance to tour The Soldier’s and Sailor’s Building with Toby Kissam and create your own watercolor work of art.
We will meet in the front of The Soldier's and Sailor's Building at 228 Main Street
Become a Street Sleuth
Take a tour of Huntington with the town historian, Robert Hughes, and learn some of the interesting history of the town. Take a closer look at some of the more prominent buildings in town, and see Huntington in a whole new way. Street Sleuth Guide included.
We will meet in front of the Soldier's and Sailor's Building at 228 Main Street
Felting
Did you ever wonder how the colonists turned wool into fabric that was used for clothing and blankets. Using real wool, and a really fun process, you will make a piece of felt. Learn how the colonists made dyes using natural materials. No experience needed!
We will meet at the David Conklin Barn at 2 High Street
Learn to weave on a table loom. At the end of class, you will have a piece of fabric to bring home! We will meet at the David Conkin Barn at 2 High Street
Medicine in the 18th Century
Did you ever wonder how doctors treated patients in the 18th century? Learn what medicines and procedures were used, we promise you will be surprised! Take a tour of The Daniel Kissam House, plant your own medicinal herbs and take home an herbal tea.
We will meet at the Daniel Kissam House 434 Park Ave.
Tour of Old Burying Ground
Take a tour of the Old Burying Ground and learn some amazing facts about Huntington history. You will have a chance to tour The Soldier’s and Sailor’s Building with Toby Kissam and create your own watercolor work of art.
We will meet in the front of The Soldier's and Sailor's Building at 228 Main Street
Become a Street Sleuth
Take a tour of Huntington with the town historian, Robert Hughes, and learn some of the interesting history of the town. Take a closer look at some of the more prominent buildings in town, and see Huntington in a whole new way. Street Sleuth Guide included.
We will meet in front of the Soldier's and Sailor's Building at 228 Main Street
Felting
Did you ever wonder how the colonists turned wool into fabric that was used for clothing and blankets. Using real wool, and a really fun process, you will make a piece of felt. Learn how the colonists made dyes using natural materials. No experience needed!
We will meet at the David Conklin Barn at 2 High Street
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Questions? Email education@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org or call 631-427-7045, ext. 404.
Questions? Email education@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org or call 631-427-7045, ext. 404.
