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We appreciate your patience as we revamp our education & camp programs. Some of the information on the education section of our website may be out of date - please contact us at 631-427-7045 or at info@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org for the most up-to-date information.
School Programs
For Grades 1-5
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Let the Huntington Historical Society bring an educational program to your classroom! Our programs offer your students a way to experience history in a truly hands-on fashion that reinforces New York State’s Social Studies curriculum for grades 1 to 5 and is BOCES-approved. Currently we offer “A Child’s Life in Colonial Huntington” where students experience life in colonial days.
education@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org | 631-427-7045, Ext. 404
education@huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org | 631-427-7045, Ext. 404
A Child's Life in Colonial Huntington
Let the Huntington Historical Society bring an educational program to your school. Our “History-to-Go programs bring colonial history right into your classroom, offering your students a way to experience history in a truly hands-on fashion that reinforces New York State’s Social Studies curriculum for grades 1 to 5 and is BOCES-approved. Currently we offer two History-to-Go programs: “From Sheep to Shawl” which gives students a hands-on opportunity to transform wool into clothing, and “A Child’s Life in Colonial Huntington” where students experience life in colonial days by playing with colonial toys and performing period children’s chores such as butter churning and weaving.
Our educator, dressed in full colonial garb, discusses everyday life as a child in the colonial era. Students learn about and explore “hands-on” a variety of artifacts from the Society including:
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PROGRAM OFFERED:
Monday through Friday
September through June
Monday through Friday
September through June
Virtual Programs
Take a step back in time with our two virtual programs, adapted from our on-site programs, and presented by costumed educators. Both programs include a video tour of the property with opportunities for questions and discussion with an educator as well as a demonstration of period artifacts . “A Virtual Tour of the David Conklin House” covers colonial life on Long Island, and “A Virtual Tour of the Dr. Daniel Kissam House" is focused on the life and times of a Long Island doctor during the 18th century. The programs include a period appropriate craft that will be sent to the school.
FEE: $10 PER STUDENT, MINIMUM 10 STUDENTS, MAXIMUM 25 STUDENTS PER SESSION.