Events

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.

$9 per participant

Tour the stables, meet the horses and learn about the job of the mounted command unit of the Providence police. A mounted officer will demo how she works with her police horse.
All ages welcome. Space is limited.

The stables are across from the Botanical gardens. There is parking on left or across the street

These lessons run by Greater Fall River Recreation covers basic sailing, which includes knot tying, rigging a boat, leaving and returning from a dock or mooring, navigating a small boat, man overboard, and racing. Sessions are mostly on the water and kids will get wet.

Audience: This drop-off program is for students 9+. "Almost 9" is OK.

May 31 - June 21
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (except June 3) - 9 lessons total
Dates: May 31, June 6, June 7, June 11, June 13, June 14, June 18, June 20, June 21
10 a.m. - 2p.m.
Location: Heritage State Park Fall River

Cost: $100
There will be two groups based on age and size. Please indicate age, under 11 or 12+. Older or larger kids will be able to learn on different types of boats. Instructor has discretion for group placement.