CT Old State House just announced their next Children’s Program. My girls are terribly upset that we have a schedule conflict for the upcoming Women In History (American Revolutionary War) because they had a blast at the two programs they participated in February.

Both program were so incredibly fun (and educational) that the girls told the organizers and me that they want to host an Eid Party there! The girls shared what Eid is, and I shared how Big of a compliment it is for OSH; because we go all out for our 3-4 day festivities (depending which Eid it is) with parties, carnivals, field trips, dinners, tons of gifts, and family visitations. Having attended a couple of less than exciting Eid parties or events in the past (none of which I organized, of course), my girls have high standards for good quality fun.

And, yes, those three interested beauties listening politely on the flyer are our girls. The littlest one said, “Mama, I was taking tons of notes during that session on the scavenger hunt too!” Click here for the OSH Women In History Prg flyer

When: March 31, 2010 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Participants should arrive by 10 a.m. for the start of the activities.

Program Details: Participants meet Connecticut women who made a difference- like Revolutionary War publisher Hannah Watson and suffragette Frances Ellen Burr. Enjoy a variety of activities and crafts that will immerse kids in the past.

Cost: $5 per child (includes admission).

* Pre-registration is encouraged as there is limited space. Call 860-522-6766, ext. 11 to sign up today!

CT Old State House Women In History Interactive Kids Program is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

The CT Old State House in Hartford, CT is hosting Children Historical Events for kids in grades 3 – 6 during February’s Winter Break and other selected days off. Click here for the OSH Children’s Program flyer.

Learn about the Presidents at the CT Old State House

Dates: Monday, February 15, 2010 & Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Time: 10 AM- 12 Noon

Cost per child: $5 per program

Limit of participants: 15

Recommended age group: Youth grades 3-6

Learn about President Washington and the Revolutionary War

February 15, 2010

Come learn about the President George Washington with hands-on history activities that let kids explore the Old State House from top to bottom, interview a CT Governor from 1796-1809, try on Revolutionary War uniforms AND record the experience with flip videos!

Rather than write all your answers as your explore the State House in a scavenger hurt, children will be given Flip cameras to video tape their findings and experiences.

Now, that’s scavenger hunting the cool & advanced 21st century way–or the lazy way in some eyes

Each activity will reveal fascinating information about George Washington, his contributions to our nation and his Connecticut connections. Participants will take what they learn about our first president, form teams and use all kinds of wild and crazy art supplies to create their own version of a Washington monument.

Flip video creations can be emailed home and the monuments will be on display in the Old State House during President’s Winter Break Week.

We’ll be posting as many of these video creations on our Fan Page too.

Learn about President Lincoln and the Civil War

February 17, 2010

Continue to learn about our country’s past Presidents with a special Civil War program at the Old State House!

Kids explore Connecticut’s role during the conflict and the state’s close ties to President Lincoln through a series of hands-on history activities. Participants learn about Lincoln’s visit to Hartford; “meet” a Union soldier; “interview” wartime governor, William Buckingham; try on uniforms and clothing; and record their experiences using a flip video.

Using their new knowledge, kids use period appropriate materials to write letters describing their experiences and create their very own corps badge.

Flip videos can be emailed home and participants take home their crafts. Yes, we’re going to share these cool videos on our Fan Page too, as well as any photos made available.

So, are you ready to learn some U.S. History during these hands-on, interactive, and real cool programs!?

How to Register:

To register, keep reading the details below; but, hurry–we’re taking 3 of the 15 slots on both days

To speed up the process, click the CT_Old_State_House_February_2010_Event Registration Form here, and call Rebecca to reserve your child/ren’s spots today! Then, don’t forget to comment and let us know you’re going so we can keep an eye for you.

Rebecca Taber-Conover
Connecticut’s Old State House
Programming and Curriculum Manager
800 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-522-6766, ext. 11

*Disclaimer: We are not “celebrating” President’s Day, since we do not celebrate any holidays in Islam except our prescribed feasts. We endorse this program as an interactive, hands-on learning lesson about American History, subjects our children must study in Grades 3-6.

Kids Can Recreate Some American History at the Old State House is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog