A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF AN EARLY AMERICAN CHILD
June 28 to July 1, 2010

The Haddam Historical Society announces its fifth annual “ AWeek in the Life of an Early American Child,” a program for girls and boys ages 8-12 that will take place Monday, June 28 th to Thursday, July 1 st 2010. Students will travel back in time to the year 1830 and spend the week with Mrs. Thankful Arnold. All activities take place at the Thankful Arnold House Museum in Haddam and include caring for farm animals; carding, spinning and felting wool; writing with a quill pen; making butter; baking; making a mini floor cloth; playing games, and even dancing! The fee is $130 for the four days which include three half-day sessions (9 am to noon) June 28-30, and one full day session (9 am to 3 pm) on July 1 st. For more information and an application, go to www.haddamhistory.org.

For questions, contact Sarah Neal, Education Coordinator, The Haddam Historical Society, at education@haddamhistory.org or 860 345-2400.

2010 Camp Application

Comments from previous campers

“I liked writing with a quill, sewing a pot holder and celebrating the 4th of July.”  

“I learned that children had to behave, be frugal and not procrastinate.”  

“I would like to live in the 1830s because there was a lot to amuse you other than TV.”