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Chadds Ford Historical Society

Two 18th-century homes and a modern Visitors Center at Chadds Ford Historical Society offer students, homeschoolers, and campers the opportunity to experience what life was like 300 years ago. Housed in the Barn Visitor Center, the historical society operates John Chads House and Barns-Brinton House, both of which are open for tours by appointment. Groups are encouraged to think about how life has changed and the ways chores, education, and leisure activities were different as they view live demonstrations of skills such as open-hearth cooking, spinning, weaving, and bread baking. Living history focused educational programs led by costumed interpreters are available on-site and as outreach.

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Hrs: Vary, By appointment.

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Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

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ABOUT

Chadds Ford Historical Society

Two 18th-century homes and a modern Visitors Center at Chadds Ford Historical Society offer students, homeschoolers, and campers the opportunity to experience what life was like 300 years ago. Housed in the Barn Visitor Center, the historical society operates John Chads House and Barns-Brinton House, both of which are open for tours by appointment. Groups are encouraged to think about how life has changed and the ways chores, education, and leisure activities were different as they view live demonstrations of skills such as open-hearth cooking, spinning, weaving, and bread baking. Living history focused educational programs led by costumed interpreters are available on-site and as outreach.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, By appointment.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Chadds Ford Historical Society

Two 18th-century homes and a modern Visitors Center at Chadds Ford Historical Society offer students, homeschoolers, and campers the opportunity to experience what life was like 300 years ago. Housed in the Barn Visitor Center, the historical society operates John Chads House and Barns-Brinton House, both of which are open for tours by appointment. Groups are encouraged to think about how life has changed and the ways chores, education, and leisure activities were different as they view live demonstrations of skills such as open-hearth cooking, spinning, weaving, and bread baking. Living history focused educational programs led by costumed interpreters are available on-site and as outreach.

contact info

Hrs: Vary, By appointment.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>