These group
workshops (minimum,
10 children) are interactive and hands-on. Programs are available Monday through
Friday and each lasts approximately 1 hour.
Advanced registration is required.
To schedule a program, contact Vickie Hayes by phone at (540) 371-3363 x24
Note: Some workshops can also be conducted at preschool facilities. The cost is $5.50 per child. Contact Vickie Hayes for additional information. Also, please note, these workshops are for groups. Summer Discovery Workshops are available for individuals in June, July, and August.
Ferry Farm Workshops
Corn, Canoes, and Buffalo Fur ~ George Washington wasn't
the first person to walk on the land at Ferry Farm. Archaeology has revealed
fascinating American Indian artifacts. Children learn about Indian culture
through crafts, music, and games.
(Ages 4-5) Available all year.
George Washington and the 18th Century ~ Through crafts and play, children learn about George Washington's life at the family farm. They experience some of the things young Washington would have done in the 1700s. (Ages 4-5) Available all year.
Gingerbread Fun ~ Combine a guided children’s tour of
the Ferry Farm Gingerbread House Exhibit with hands-on crafts, cookie decorating,
and story time. (Ages 4-5)
Available weekdays December 5-22, 2011.
Historic Kenmore Workshops
History Through the Arts ~ This is a sensory, pre-school
tour of the 18th century through art, music, dance, and theater. Children will
enjoy crafts, dancing, and many other fun activities as they use their five
senses to learn about life in the 1700s.
(Ages 4-5) Available all year.
Easter Egg Hunt at Historic Kenmore ~Bring your group of
10-15 preschoolers (ages 4-6) to Historic Kenmore for a fun-filled, 1-hour
program. Children will hear a secular Easter story, decorate an Easter bag
and search for eggs on the grounds.
$10 per child. Available weekdays
March 19-April 5, 2012.
Costs:
- $5.00 per child (except for Easter Egg Hunt)
- There is no charge for accompanying adults
To schedule a program, contact Vickie Hayes by phone at (540) 371-3363 x24