Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays May – October
Grades PreK – 12.
Self-guide through our 68 historic buildings staffed with costumed interpreters excited to speak with you about life in 19th-century NY! Visit our historic kitchens, pioneer farm and animals, and tradespeople hard at work: like our blacksmith, tinsmith, cooper, and printer! Plan for 2-4 hours at the museum. For a list of available days, or to book this program, click the button at the bottom of the page!
Add on a 30-minute “enrichment,” led by a museum educator for an additional cost:
Tin Tapping – Learn about an important 19th century trade and make a tin ornament to take home. (grades 2-12)
Little Red School House – Experience a one room school house and practice writing in cursive with a quill pen. (Grades 2-12)
History Stinks – Learn about the many smelly aspects of 19th century life and make a lavender sachet to take home. (Grades 2-12)
History’s Mysteries – Use objects to compare life in the 19th century to today. Play a game to determine the identity of common 19th century objects. (Grades 2-12)
19th Century Games – Explore what children played with in the past. Try your hand at whimmy diddles, pommawongas, jackstraws, graces and more! (Grades K-12)
- Framing History – Analyze pieces from the John L Wehle Gallery collection to discuss how westward expansion provided opportunities for some and caused harm to others in upstate New York, and how technological developments and rapidly increasing industrialization effected the landscape and the local economy of Rochester. Currently available on Wednesdays in May and June! FREE for a limited time for schools who have a student population who is economically disadvantaged at a rate of 50% or more (Grades 7-12)
Questions? Contact education@gcv.org
