Wednesday, December 28 - Picturing Me
Do you know how long it took to have your portrait painted 200 years ago? Children will explore the extensive portrait collection at the Homestead. Following the tour, children will create their own portrait.
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Thursday, December 29 - Hats Off!
Did you know that most early 19th-century houses didn't have closets? Where did people store their clothes? Children will tour the bedrooms and make their own hatboxes.
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Friday, December 30 - What's for Dinner?
What did John Jay eat during the winter when there was nothing growing on his farm? Children will learn about 19th century food and participate in a canning activity.
The four workshops above are all 2-hour historically themed programs that begin at 10 a.m. The cost is $15 per child per session ($12 per child for members of the Friends of John Jay Homestead). Please note that all of the workshops are drop off programs for children aged 5-10 only.
