Grades Three and Four

Daily life for early Ohio settlers comes alive. We use the Kemper Family as our model to frame the experiences of pioneers in Cincinnati 200 years ago. The 1804 Kemper Log House sets the tone for students for the family life and just how difficult is to write with a quill and ink, or to sweep with a round broom. In the Kemper Kitchen, topics from food preparation to preservation are addressed and textiles and clothing production in Benedict Cottage. Your students know easily that wool comes from sheep, but do they realize how hard it is to card (straighten) wool, and then to spin it into yarn? They will find out as we set them to their tasks of carding, spinning, stringing beans or apples to dry, fetching water with a yoke and buckets and other children’s responsibilities (chores).

The Village is situated in a very natural setting where a student can get a better feel as to sights, smells and social interactions of our past and to be able to relate it to today.

The Pioneer program is available to students in Grades Three & Four, Monday through Friday by appointment only.