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HOMESCHOOL DAY 2010:
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK Friday, June 18th Friday, October 29th 10 - 1 Twice a year, the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum opens its doors to Homeschoolers for a very special learning experience; where Homeschoolers will learn about Colonial Brooklyn. Each year, we have a different theme, but the basic objectives for each student is to: · Discover the origins of Brooklyn farms (bouweries) and their relationship with New Amsterdam, · Understand the interdependence of the Dutch, Native Americans, and free and enslaved Africans, · Depict the life of a colonial family in New Amersfoort (Flatlands, Brooklyn), · Examine various objects to discover their purpose and how we use similar objects today, and · Determine how New Amsterdam evolved in to the colony of New York to New York City part of the United States of America. Homeschool Day Itinerary The day begins at the welcome table where families sign up for one of two - three specified times to enter the house for storytelling and an object observation activity. Everyone chooses how they want to learn this day by going to each of the stations at their own pace. This year, stations include: *Cooking with our Culinary Historian *Butter Churning *Perfume-Making *Gardening *Apple Cider Pressing *And more! Per person price includes all activities: Non-members: Adults, $12.00 Children, $8.00 Members: Adults, $10.00 Children, $6.00 We have a reservation form located at the top of this page (a to your left). Space is limited, so you will need to pre-register and send a $5.00 per person deposit. Please contact the Education Department at 718.629.5400 or at education@wyckoffassociation.org to make your reservations. We look forward to seeing you! |
Tele: (718)629-5400, Fax: (718)629-3125, info@wyckoffassociation.org
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