March Break

Take a step into the past this March Break at Hutchison House Museum. From Tuesday March 13thto Friday March 16th, 2012 come to the museum for hands-on activities, pioneer games and lots of fun!

Programs run from 9:30am - 12pm and are suitable for children ages 6-12. The cost is $15 per attendant and pre-registration is required. Children are encouraged to bring their own snacks.

For more information or to register phone 705-743-9710.

2012 Programs

Old Thyme Toys

Tuesday March 13th

Pioneer children were very resourceful a creating toys and games from very little to entertain themselves. Children will make three simple pioneer toys: thaumatraupes, woodchoppers, and whirlygigs. Children will also have the opportunity to play pioneer games as well, including the very popular 'Hide the Thimble.'

Native Storytelling

Wednesday March 14th

Many Native American Tribes preserve  their cultures stories through simple pictures called pictographs. These were done with natural paints on hides and passed down through the generations. Children will create their own Apache Scroll and tell their own stories through  pictures.

Scrapbooking- Marbleizing Paper

Thursday March 15th

Children will learn a simple and fun way to marbleize paper and create their own greeting cards

Leaping Leprechauns

Friday March 16th

Come celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day at Hutchison House with some holiday crafts and games. Children will make their own “leaping” leprechauns and play some fun pioneer games.