![]() Title of Program: Washboards and Suds: Laundresses at Fort Scott Type of Program: School Program Venue: Laundress Quarters Intended Audience: Elementary Students Tangible Resources: Tubs and washboards, soap, water, clothing, ironing board, iron, fireplace, firepit. Intangible Concepts:
Universal Concept:
Theme: Through their work, the laundresses performed a valuable service to the soldiers; through their lives, they left their imprint on frontier society in the mid-nineteenth century. Goals:
Objectives: After participating in this program, the students will be able to:
Suggested Activities:
Resource Management/Safety Issues: Since lye soap is caustic, it would be best when having the kids try the scrub board not to use the actual soap. Some kids may also be allergic to soap.
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Last updated: July 25, 2016