Education Resources
What Is a Pollinator Garden ?
Pollinators are insects (such as butterflies, bees and beetles), animals (such as bats and geckos) and birds (such as hummingbirds and honeyeaters) that bring pollen
Earth Day: Then and Now
Imagine a time when factories could dump all of their chemical waste into the rivers, when every car on the road belched toxic lead into
The Colonial Kitchen Garden
One of my favorite things to do when the weather gets warm is garden. I love to watch tiny seeds turn into sprouts, sprouts turn
An Introduction to Impressionism
What is Impressionism? Impressionism is an art movement that began in France in the late 1800s. It is also the art style most associated with
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
