Ross Farm Museum

School Programs

   
   
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Fax:(902) - 689-2264
or email:
feenerem@gov.ns.ca

   

HANDS-ON PROGRAM

Not only are the children getting a hands on experience in a 19 TH century setting, but they are learning practical things needed in everyday life. That is, they learn to work under supervision and they learn how to work together. They learn that things we take for granted today such as electricity were once non-existent, and it helps them appreciate the things that they have, and understand more about their rural heritage. The experience is memorable, educational, and enjoyable.


  Workshops Offered:
• Blacksmithing -- Make an iron poker
• Woodworking-- Make wooden items ( ie mallets)
• Wool Spinning-- picking , carding , & spinning wool
• Open Hearth Cooking--make soup in the fireplace,
and biscuits in a wood stove
• Candle Making --make molded & dipped candles
from beef tallow and beeswax
• Farm Chores-- Help with farm chores (feeding, watering & cleaning out animals,)
• Nature Walk-- Guided nature walk through the woods to identify tracks, and trees
• School Class -- School program using slate boards, quill pens and lessons from the time period (early 1900s)

PLEASE NOTE:

a. Approx. 10 students per workshop
b. each workshop lasts 1½ -2 hours
c. schools must book in advance
d. cost : $3.00 per student per workshop or double workshop $5.00
e. Wagon Ride : $.50 per student

 

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General Tour
A general tour is offered for school groups who wish to view the entire site. Cost $2.00 per Student.

Students should be dressed appropriately for outdoor activities. Waterproof footwear and warm clothing is advised.