Colonial times

"Moving through the territories of time,but never in a straight line.To and fro, slowly and fastmade my way into the past." It seems I must make it abundantly clear that I am not an employee of Greenf

Experience the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country, through immersive and authentic 18th-century programming for our guests.

We're studying Colonial America in kindergarten and I think the most interesting part of what we've learned so far has been the various trades of the day (well....bartering was pretty cool...see my previous post!). We've read some text, watched some YouTube videos, and then the kids helped me come up with ideas for an anchor chart. The video we watched also included candle makers and printers, but of course, we forgot to include these! We discussed our favorite trade, acted these out, and of…

The Jamestown brides, tobacco wives, and mail-order brides are only a few names for the women who immigrated from England to Jamestown, Virginia in 1620. They were women who were offered good incentives to make the long voyage for a husband, so they could help build up the population of…

Grooming and personal hygiene in colonial America were not commonplace like today. Here is what hygiene was like back then.

This guide shares 33 fun colonial kids activities (Colonial themed activities) including colonial games, colonial costumes, colonial food and colonial crafts.

Step into history at Clarke House Museum in Princeton, a restored 18th-century farmhouse showcasing colonial life and local heritage. Explore its furnished rooms, exhibits, and artifacts, providing insight into early American domestic life. Perfect for history buffs and families interested in experiencing life in colonial times.

Learned about the founding of the American colonies and then bring them to life by simulating life in the colonial era.

Colonial Life After the Mayflower Voyage & Fun and Simple Candle New England Craft. We're learning about life during colonial times and making a New England craft. Besides, life after the voyage of the Mayflower was not easy.