Education Programs at the
Plymouth Historical Museum or
in Your Classroom
“Toys and Games of Long Ago”
Students learn how toys of the
past were made and how they were used. By playing with and drawing the
toys they learn how to identify them by date, type, material and skill.
This is followed by a tour of the Turn-Of-The-Century Main Street exhibit.
If time permits, students can play a game, hear a story or make a toy.
“Native Americans of Michigan”
Through presentations, interactive
activities and hands-on exhibits students will learn about the Native American
“first families” of the area. They will then tour the Victorian
Exhibit and 1900s Main Street exhibits to observe the family life of a century
ago. With a worksheet they will compare and contrast the lives of the 1800
Native Americans and the 1900 residents of the Plymouth area. If time
permits, Native American legends will be included.
“A Field Study of Communities”
Students will learn about the
development of communities through the use of maps, exploring games and a
discussion of how “needs and wants” and “goods and services’” figure
into the development of a community. Students will tour the 1900 Main
Street exhibit and with the help of a worksheet will compare it to the City of
Plymouth today. If weather permits, a self-conducted tour of the downtown
area of Plymouth can be added. Map is included.
“School Marms’ Trunk/Great
Grandmother’s Trunk”
The Museum comes to your school as
the “School Marm” or as “Great-Grandmother” to share with students the
clothing, games and memories of the past. This will also prepare the
students for their visit to Geer School.
“A Time line of Community History”
Utilizing the new permanent
Timeline exhibit, which shows local history from Native Americans circa 1800s to
the mid-20th century, students will be able to learn how a community develops
and is affected by changes in transportation, communication and technology.
Plymouth Study Prints which show six decades of change in the 1800s will be used
as an introduction.
“The Erie Canal and Its Effect on the
Settling of Michigan”
Students will hear a presentation
on the history of the Erie Canal and how it affected settlement in Michigan and
an explanation of 25 artifacts that could possible be brought on the journey.
Students will then work together as “families” to choose 12 artifacts to
take with them on their journey. The Riverboat Captain will then share his
life on a canal boat and with the help of the students will demonstrate how the
locks on the canal worked. The Timeline is included with this program to
show how these “Erie Canal settlers” changed the landscape and history of
Michigan.
“The Underground Railroad and Abraham
Lincoln”
After an introductory lecture
about the Underground Railroad using the Museum’s quilt collection, the
students will act out different scenarios related to runaway slaves and Harriet
Tubman. Students will then search for hidden meanings in the designs of
the quilts on display. This program includes a tour of the Lincoln
Exhibit. (Feb. to May)
“The Civil War and Abraham Lincoln”
During the Civil War lecture and
demonstration the students will have the opportunity to dress as soldiers or
nurses. Afterwards, they will be able to look at the costumes and
artifacts. Students will then visit the largest collection of Lincoln
memorabilia in the State of Michigan. If scheduling permits, a costumed
re-enactor will present Lincoln or a Civil War Soldier.
First and Second World War Programs
Available upon request
The Plymouth Historical Museum offers:
- Curriculum-based education programs
- Easy access
- Bus parking
- Programs to coordinate with Plymouth Library
visit
- Convenient walking tours
- Fun and safe atmosphere for learning!
- Most programs are mobile and can be brought
to schools
- All programs can be adjusted to grade level
- All students receive a family pass ($10
value) to return for a FREE Museum visit
For customized programs & questions, call
for prices
$4 per student
$1 extra for combined programs, i.e. Underground Railroad & Civil War
Contact: Anna Lopez, Education
coordinator
734-455-8940
Fax: 734-455-7797
secretary@plymouthhistory.org
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