Colonial Traveling Workshops

Ages: Grades 2-12
Available: September through June
For individual classes
(30 students maximum)

These active hands-on workshops focus on a lighter side of 17th-century English life. Each fun-filled program weaves historical background with plenty of hands-on exploration. Workshops are led by non-costumed museum teachers and require a large open area such as a gymnasium. Games can be held outside, weather permitting, but please make sure to have a back-up indoor space reserved. Includes student handouts.

Make your reservation request for one of our Traveling Workshops!


Music and Dance
Grades 3-12
In this workshop, students explore two popular forms of 17th-century entertainment, singing and dancing. After exploring the role of music and dance in the lives of 17th- century English people in general, and the Pilgrims in particular, students learn popular songs from the time and perform a country dance.

Games
Grades 2-12
Although hard work was the norm in 17th-century England and New England, children and adults occasionally played games and sports. Students will learn about the role of play in a 17th-century child's life by participating in popular English pastimes such as nine-pins, hoop rolling and telling riddles. This workshop may be held outside, weather permitting. We require an indoor space to be reserved as a back-up for inclement weather.

Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks 2.7, 3.12. For more information go to our Curriculum Frameworks page.

Cost: $300 for one program, $375 for two programs, $100 for each additional program. Travel charges apply.

Reservation Request

For more information, contact us at (508) 746-1622 x 8359 or programservices@plimoth.org.

Education Programs

hours: from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, 7 days a week March 22 through November 30, 2008
address: 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360 USA
telephone: 1 + 508 746 1622