Spend a day or four in the 17th century!
April vacation is all about animals!
April is a great month to explore the domestic and wild animals that were so important to the lives of the native Wampanoag and English colonists. You can discover how the rare and heritage breed livestock helped sustain the English settlers and learn about the significance of indigenous wildlife to the Wampanoag during special activities and tours offered Tuesday through Friday. Don’t forget to pick up your free Family Fun Guide to Animals at Plimoth Plantation when you arrive. Happy exploring!
Tue, Apr 22, 2008
Working with Deerskin
2 sessions:
11 am - 1 pm or
2 pm -4 pm
All participants will have an opportunity to work with deerskin, one of the most important materials in the Wampanoag culture. They will start the day off with learning the process of scraping deer hide, for the preparation of clothing and other articles.
We will then share examples of men's and women's regalia and talk about the different types of clothing worn throughout the year. This will offer them the opportunity to see the different designs used by the Wampanoag People and will inspire them in the creation of their own deerskin pendants.
For the last activity, they will be able to create their own deerskin pendant using the designs that they have seen, which they will be able to take home with them as a keepsake of their participation.
This program is available only with museum admission. Tickets for this program may be purchased at the museum on the day of the visit.
Program price - $10.00 for non-member & $6.00 for museum members.
Tue, Apr 22, 2008 - Fri, Apr 25, 2008
A Morning With Rare Breed Animals
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Guests must arrive by 8:00 am to participate in this program
This program brings visitors behind the scenes of the 1627 English Village and our Rare Breed Program by involving them with morning chores. Participants can expect:
- A behind-the-scenes look at the care and training of the exhibit animals and agriculture in the 1627 village
- Hands-on experience with a variety of Rare Breeds including Kerry and Milking Devon cows, San Clemente and Arapawa goats and kids, Wiltshire sheep, and Red Dorking chickens
- An explanation of our Rare Breeds Program, which includes why we have chosen these particular breeds to help us interpret history and information about each specific rare breed we exhibit
- A better understanding of modern and historical farming practices and the importance of maintaining the genetic heritage embodied in Rare Breeds
Free with museum admission.
Tue, Apr 22, 2008 - Wed, Apr 23, 2008
Building A Monarch Waystation
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
At the Nye Barn
Plimoth Plantation is participating with the efforts of www.MonarchWatch.org to create a national network of waystations to preserve endangered, native, monarch butterflies.
With your help, Plimoth Plantation will create a milkweed garden to support the preservation of Monarch Butterflies. Learn about the various native milkweed species necessary to provide monarchs with essential breeding grounds, food, and a rest-stop during their long yearly migration to Mexico and also find out how to create your own Monarch Waystation at home.
Free with museum admission.
Tue, Apr 22, 2008 - Fri, Apr 25, 2008
Game On? Colonial Style!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
At the Colonial Education Site
Though work was mostly on the minds of the English colonists, adults and children alike did find occasion to play games in the 17th century. From "Stool Ball" to "I Call", from "Fox and Geese" to "Nine Pins," join museum staff in a boisterous hour of colonial game playing—FREE with museum admission.
Thu, Apr 24, 2008
Fish and Fun
2 sessions:
11 am - 1 pm
2 pm - 4 pm
This day will offer and assortment of activities for children of all ages. We will start off with learning how to make a fishing net, with each participant creating a small net using cordage similar to what Wampanoag People would have used in the 1600s, and learning the proper technique for creating this important maritime item. Afterwards participants will be able to view other maritime artifacts that were used in Wampanoag culture.
The next activity will be making cornhusk dolls (or if you prefer, "action figures"). This activity will consist of using the husk form corn to create Wampanoag style children's dolls.
To end the day's activities, we will play a traditional Native game using feathers from a goose or turkey. This game taught important life skills, such as accuracy and hand-eye coordination, and we will wrap it up with a test of skills.
This program is available only with museum admission. Tickets for this program may be purchased at the museum on the day of the visit.
Program price - $10.00 for non-member & $6.00 for museum members.
For more information or to register, call 508-746-1622 ext. 8359 or email programservices@plimoth.org.
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