History to Go are convenient learning programs which can be brought to the classroom. A visiting interpreter will come to your classroom to teach students about certain aspects of pioneering Ohio history, or, you may choose to rent a History Tool Box for your own use in the classroom. The activities listed as well as suggested activities, range from basic knowledge and learning, to more challenging, higher critical thinking skills.

19th Century Family Life

Did you know that children in the 1800’s had to start doing chores and had responsibilities from the age of three? In fact, every member of the family had work to do every day. This one hour will help the student to better appreciate what they have now. “Mystery objects” in this program will also encourage discussion.

What Will I Wear Today?-1850

Using demonstrations and hands-on reproduction pieces, students will participate in the process of how clothing is made, starting with sheep and plant fibers. “Where does cloth come from?”, “How does it get its color?” and “Who wears what, and why?” These are some of the questions which will be addressed. Students will even have an opportunity to try on some reproduction clothing.

Giant U.S. Map Puzzle

This map shows the United States as it was in 1863. 31 individual, labeled states can be used to show the original colonies, westward expansion, or the secession of the southern states during the Civil War. The states are separate and can easily be repositioned for each lesson. A trained interpreter in period clothing will accompany the map to aid in this fun learning activity.

The Ox Cart Man

The Heritage Village brings our ‘ox-cart’ full of objects and activities for your students to work with in their own classroom. They will learn first hand about 19th century work responsibilities and economy. (Ox not included.)

Each Outreach Program is 1 hour long. If you wish to schedule multiple programs on the same day, please allow 20-minutes between each program.

Education Stations

We will come to your school with several display stations that show students different aspects of life during the 19th century. Hands-on learning activities go along with each area for your students to see and experience the daily life & work of our 1800s counter parts. Students will be able to try a corn grinder, use a drop spindle, card wool, stitch embroidery, play Jacob’s Ladder, carry wooden buckets and more.

It can accommodate up to 90 students at a time. The activities are appropriate for Pre-School up through Grade 6. Display stations include:

The Education Stations require a large area to set up, such as a gym, cafeteria or meeting area, for studentmovement, as well as 8 tables for the displays.

90 minutes - $250

History Tool Boxes

History Toolboxes are packed with artifacts, period music cds, books, classroom activities and a Teacher Guide for your thematic units. Choose from these toolboxes:

Daily Life in the 19th Century For Grades 1-4 (suggested)

Civil War: The Blue and Gray For Grades 4-7 (suggested)

History Toolboxes can be rented for 1 week periods. They are brought to the school on Friday and picked up the following Friday.

One Week rental $60*
Two Consecutive Weeks $100*

* There is a $150 advance security deposit required. It will be returned to you upon return and inspection of all materials.