April 2027 (9, 16, 23 & 30)
Grades 2 - 12
This guided tour explores the world of STEM – from simple machines to 19th century currency, to ratios and math needed to change recipes in the kitchens. Students will use modern day methods to solve 19th-century problems.
Recommended adult (teacher or parent) to student ratio is 1:10. Arrival between 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. required. Schools are divided into groups of no more than 30 students AND adults. Rate is $250/group.
Curiosity Meets History
Groups will rotate through a series of 7 stations that include (the following are 2025 stations):
- Watch colors change before your eyes as you learn the science behind dyeing wool to make colorful yarn
- De-code a message in the telegraph office
- Practice your math skills in a historic kitchen as you manipulate a historic “receipt” to make the right amount of food to feed people coming to dinner.
- Move your body using 19th century calisthenics to understand how movement became a health trend for upper class women.
- Expereince how items were bought and traded in a 19th century general store using 19th century money!.
- Learn how women in the 19th century were allowed to practice science. Alongside a visiting artist, from the Memorial Art Gallery, you will practice your botanical art skills.