Streets of New York
Step into the shoes of everyday 19th century New Yorkers, such as a butcher, a firefighter, a policeman and a doctor to see the streets of New York through their eyes. Through the use of props, hands-on activities and guided discussion in the Carriage Museum galleries, participants will discover the tools and original vehicles that helped shape the lives of these 19th century New Yorkers and note differences and similarities to our 21st century world.
- One 2 to 2.5 hour in-person visit; Curriculum & materials for one teacher led module
- Pricing is per program, per class:
- Up to 25 students per class $175 per program.
School Days
Become a student in our authentic one-room schoolhouse! Students will practice Spencerian script, solve arithmetic problems on slate boards, recite from McGuffey’s Reader and play 19th century games. Explore aspects of farm life and local communities through primary sources.
- One 2 to 2.5 hour in-person visit; Curriculum & materials for one teacher led module
- Pricing is per program, per class:
- Up to 25 students per class $175 per program.
Early to Rise
Follow in the footsteps of a Long Island farm child during the 1850s. Students will have the opportunity to discover what school was like for a child in the mid-19th century in our historic one-room schoolhouse. The day will also include a chance to practice chores using historic tools and even learn a 19th century dance. All students will visit the schoolhouse, studio and barn.*
*Carriage Museum may be substituted for the barn in inclement weather.
- One 2 to 2.5 hour in-person visit; Curriculum & materials for one teacher led module
- Pricing is per program, per class:
- Up to 25 students per class $175 per program.
