Education Resources
Winter Vacation Fun!: Mini Monster Makers
Take a page from the book of former Greenwich resident Jim Henson and create some monsters. In this class students will learn a little about
Winter Vacation Fun!: Ships in the Harbor
Inspired by our new exhibit’s look at the history of Cos Cob harbor, this class will focus on creating a pair of paper boats. Students
Winter Vacation Fun!: Pointillism Painting
Re-create and reinterpret the centerpiece of our new exhibit: Childe Hassam’s The Red Mill, Cos Cob. In this session, students will learn about the Cos
Pomander Balls – A Holiday Craft
Pomander balls have become a classic Christmas image. The oranges, beautifully studded with a pattern of cloves, can be found in many colonial house museums
Colonial Cooking: Dandelion Honey
Today, I’m going to teach you how to make dandelion honey. No bees involved. Flower flavored sweets and syrups were popular from early colonial days all the way to the late 1800’s.
Stained Glass Windows
Glass was invented in the Middle East in the 1st century AD. Syria quickly became the glass capital of the world. The Syrian people created
Colonial Cooking: Butter in a Jar
Learn how to make butter at home with this step by step video.
Suffrage Word Search
One hundred years ago the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was signed, giving women the right to vote. In our exhibit, An Unfinished Revolution:
Colonial Cooking: Mushroom Ketchup
The hearth was the heart of a colonial home. It provided people with warmth, light, and most importantly, food. Almost everything a colonial family ate
How to Weave at Home
Materials Needed CardboardStringStrong yarnPencilTapeScissorsRulerTapestry needle, orLarge-eyed needle(optional)Dowel or stick:7 in or longer(optional) Directions Step 1 Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard 12 in x 6
Colonial Cooking: Wilted Salad
The hearth was the heart of a colonial home. It provided people with warmth, light and most importantly, food. Almost everything a colonial family ate
What’s in a Name? — America’s First Name
We learn in school that America was named after Amerigo Vespucci. His claim to the name is not due to great heroism or importance, however.
