Children's Program Series: Open Fire Cooking

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Fee:

Free.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

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Description

Educator Shari Crawford delights children while teaching them about the lives of youngsters in 18th-century America.

July 10: Open Fire Cooking
– ash cakes, johnny cakes, fruits, and more

July 17: Toys and Games
– playing was fun in the 18th century too!

July 24: English Country Dancing
– dance, play, and learn proper etiquette

July 31: Laundry and Dress Up
– wash, splash, and dress up 18th-century style

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More information

Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Megan Stevens
[phone]
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Image Gallery

woman in historical clothing tending to a pot over open flame

a young girl attempting to walk on stilts while assisted by a woman in historical clothing

two women in historical clothing demonstrate a dance

three young girls in historical clothing tending to laundry

Follower tending to a pot of food cooked over an open flame
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Learn about a number of toys and games youngsters played to keep themselves occupied in 18th Century America
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Learn a number of new dance moves for your next party!
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Learn about laundry before there were washing machines!
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