Homeschoolers
The Culture & Heritage Museums offer special programs just for homeschoolers at Historic Brattonsville and the Museum of York County.
Historic Brattonsville Homeschool History Series: Surviving in the Past
If you lived here long ago, you couldn’t take your survival for granted. Today we watch TV shows about survivors in faraway, exotic places, but back then, you would be the survivor here at home. Join us and find out what it took to stay alive in the Carolina Backcountry in the 1780s and 1840s. Schedule is subject to change.
Program Details
- Recommended for ages 5 – 10; all are welcome
- $6/person. CHM members: $4/person
- Program length: 3 1/2 hours; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
For More Information
p. 803.684.2327, ext. 102
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The Programs
A Full Belly
Friday, October 9, 2009
Long ago, you couldn’t just go to the grocery store for food. It took hard work, patience and luck to guarantee a full belly. Lend a hand harvesting crops, help with hearth cooking, and learn how people trapped and hunted wild game.
A Roof Over Your Head
Friday, November 20, 2009
Discover the skills and teamwork necessary to create your own shelter from natural materials like wood and earth. Practice making bricks, get your hands dirty as you chink and daub a log cabin, and learn how to read the story of a house by looking at its walls.
A Shirt on Your Back
Friday, March 12, 2010
Imagine if getting a new outfit began with planting seeds or giving a sheep a haircut! Watch the farmer shear a sheep, try your hand at transforming flax straw into linen, and strut your stuff in historic clothing.
An Apple a Day
Friday, May 14, 2010
If you lived long ago, how would you recover from a dangerous fever, a deep cut, or a painful burn? Create herbal remedies from plants gathered on the farm, view doctor’s tools that will make you shudder, and learn about the complex medical beliefs that guided healers in the past.
Museum of York County Homeschool Fridays
Discover the connections between people and nature through engaging hands-on activities, special presentations, and planetarium shows. You are free to move at your own pace. Round out your day with a walk on our nature trail and a picnic in the picnic area. Schedule is subject to change.
Program Details
- Recommended for ages 5 – 10; all are welcome
- $5/person. CHM members: $3/person
- Program length: 3 1/2 hours; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
For More Information
p. 803.981.9182
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Nature’s Toolbox
Friday, September 18, 2009
For thousands of years, people have reached into nature’s toolbox. With inspiration from the historic artifacts and contemporary objects in our exhibit, Made In Nature, we’ll produce our own functional and artistic creations. From tools, to toys, to containers, we’ll explore how nature can provide the materials to meet our needs.
The Skies Above: Winter Astronomy
Friday, February 12, 2010
On a bright, cold winter’s night, the sky is full of stars. After this visit to the Museum, you’ll be ready for your next stargazing adventure. Make your own planisphere to find your way around the heavens. Discover the parts of a telescope and how they work. Hear stories about the sky told by ancient cultures, and learn to identify the constellations of winter.
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