Revolutionary Voices from the Past: A Civics Program
Description
In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, explore the Village through the lens of this major milestone. How had the country changed in the 50 years since the signing of the Declaration? Were its promises fulfilled, and who enjoyed freedom and independence during the Village’s time?
Placing special emphasis on details from the lives of real New Englanders from the period, this program will examine the rapidly evolving time of the early 19th century. After receiving a 19th-century pen pal to focus their experience on, groups will tour around the Village with the help of a knowledgeable museum educator, explore primary sources related to their person, and participate in hands-on activities.
Offered At
Coggeshall Farm Museum
Set on 48 acres of coastal farmland in Bristol, Rhode Island, Coggeshall Farm recreates the daily experience of tenant farmers on a salt marsh farm in the late 18th century. With a new, innovative partnership with Old Sturbridge Village, Coggeshall will expand and enhance the visitor experience through live interpretation, enriching events and educational programming, historic structures, heirloom plants and gardens, and heritage-breed animals.
Old Sturbridge Village
Welcome to Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town! Explore our 200+ acres and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life.
As the largest living history museum in New England, Old Sturbridge Village brings history to life through costumed historians, preserved buildings, a working farm and mills, amazing objects in our vast collections and incredible stories from life in the early 19th century. Offering more programming, more hands-on experiences and more fun for all ages, we are more than a museum—we are Old Sturbridge Village.
Please Note: Old Sturbridge Village hours change seasonally. Please check our website for detailed information.
Details
Subjects
History
Capacity
60 students
Duration
120 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6
Price Options
$14.00 per Person for Students