Historic Roscoe Village Availabilities
8 groups available, 7 learning experiences For Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Flexible 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT
8 classes available
Builders, Traders, and Trailblazers Education Experience with Lunch space and craft-180 Minutes
Educate. Engage. Empower. Students follow clues along the Trailblazers Trail, explore historic buildings, meet craftspeople like a master blacksmith, and collect Trailblazer Cards highlighting perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. Each student earns a Trailblazer Badge and an invitation to return for Trailblazer Family Day on the historic canal boat as part of our America 250 celebration. This time slot allows for 9 stops along the Trailblazer’s Journey and time for lunch. Many schools pair this experience with the Monticello III Canal Boat Ride to see how the canal system connected the village to the wider world.
Subjects Covered
history, 19th century
Grades
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip
Duration
180 min.Hands-on Craft- Top painting Only (30 minutes)
Top Painting is a fun activity for kids in grades K–12. Children create colorful designs while they paint and play. Each participant will make a unique piece of artwork to take home.
Subjects Covered
art
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip
Duration
30 min.Hands-on Craft-Candledipping Only (30 minutes)
Candle Dipping is a hands-on activity suitable for children and adults. Participants will dip a wick repeatedly into warm wax to gradually build their own candle. As the layers of wax form, each person will create a unique handmade candle to take home as a special keepsake
Subjects Covered
history, art
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip
Duration
30 min.Hands-on Crafts- Tin Punching Only (30 minutes)
Tin-Punching is designed for older children. Each child will use a hammer and nail to create a design on a metal sheet by punching small holes into the tin. When finished, they will have a unique take-home keepsake they created themselves
Subjects Covered
patterns
Grades
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip
Duration
30 min.Builders, Traders, and Trailblazers Education Experience with no lunch - 90 Minutes
Educate. Engage. Empower. Students follow clues along the Trailblazers Trail, explore historic buildings, meet craftspeople like a master blacksmith, and collect Trailblazer Cards highlighting perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. Each student earns a Trailblazer Badge and an invitation to return for Trailblazer Family Day on the historic canal boat as part of our America 250 celebration. This time slot allows for 8 stops along the Trailblazer’s Journey. Many schools pair this experience with the Monticello III Canal Boat Ride to see how the canal system connected the village to the wider world.
Subjects Covered
history, 19th century
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip
Duration
90 min.Builders, Traders, and Trailblazers Education Experience with no lunch - 120 Minutes
Educate. Engage. Empower. Students follow clues along the Trailblazers Trail, explore historic buildings, meet craftspeople like a master blacksmith, and collect Trailblazer Cards highlighting perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. Each student earns a Trailblazer Badge and an invitation to return for Trailblazer Family Day on the historic canal boat as part of our America 250 celebration. This time slot allows for 9 stops along the Trailblazer’s Journey and time for lunch. Many schools pair this experience with the Monticello III
Subjects Covered
history, 19th century
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip
Duration
150 min.Builders, Traders, and Trailblazers Education Experience with Lunch space-150 Minutes
Educate. Engage. Empower. Students follow clues along the Trailblazers Trail, explore historic buildings, meet craftspeople like a master blacksmith, and collect Trailblazer Cards highlighting perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. Each student earns a Trailblazer Badge and an invitation to return for Trailblazer Family Day on the historic canal boat as part of our America 250 celebration. This time slot allows for 9 stops along the Trailblazer’s Journey and time for lunch. Many schools pair this experience with the Monticello III Canal Boat Ride to see how the canal system connected the village to the wider world.
Subjects Covered
history, 19th century
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Capacity
20 stu.Activity
field trip