Colonial Times with Historic New England
Friday, May 31, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. in
Casey Farms, Saunderstown RI

$9 per participant, sign up here

Learn what early American settlement life was like through a series of interactive, hands-on activities.

Illumination: Students learn about the realities of how settlers needed to create their own source of lighting using the resources available. Students will make their own candles using the techniques of the colonists. Students will leave with their very own, handmade candle.

Barter: Students learn about how settlers gave and received the goods that they needed to survive. With the assistance of a card game, students will assume the role of a tradesperson. Each tradesperson is given a list of items that they have and a list of what they need. Students must then work together in groups to acquire their goods.

Dyed in the Wool: From beets and onion skins to a particular kind of beetle, learn what American colonists used for dyes. Students will collect items from the farm to make dyes to dye a swatch of cloth.

Period Pastimes: Visiting students learn about the games and activities that colonial students engaged in. The activities involve the use of authentic reproduction toys, games, and activities of skill and team building.

Feel free to bring a picnic and have lunch on the grounds before the activites begin.

Sign up by May 17.