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Homeschool Wednesday Workshops – Spring 2023

A witchott, or longhouse, clad with locally harvested grasses in Southern Maryland

18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Mary's City , 20686

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

10:00am - 2:30pm

301-994-4371

hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov

Events, Workshops

Homeschool Wednesday Workshops – Spring 2023

18751 Hogaboom Lane
St. Mary's City , 20686

26 Apr 2023

10:00am - 2:30pm

Overview

A day program especially designed for homeschool families, with interpretive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Program dates: April 26. May 24. June 7

Appropriate for ages 6 and older

$10/ Members $8. Additional workshops: $7/ Members $5.

* Registration is required. Payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Info / Register: email hsmcc.groups@maryland.gov; 301.994.4371 / 301.994.4372

Cream of the Crop – Dairying in 17th Century Maryland

10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation. 47621 Old Cove Road. Lexington Park, MD (GPS)

Have you ever wondered how cheese and butter are made? This workshop will offer students an in-depth look at dairying—specifically churning butter and making cheese. “Cream of the Crop” will include a brief overview of the history of cows in the colony, as well as discussions on heritage breeds, including the Red Devon cows that reside here at the museum. Students will learn about roles of people on the plantation, including the importance of women in dairying. Participants will have an opportunity to feed cows, churn butter, and make a soft farmer’s cheese using 17th century methods.

Law and Disorder

1:00 —2:30 p.m.

Town Center.

Pigs have come up missing all over St. Mary’s City and only you can solve the crime!

Participants of this workshop will learn about crime, punishment, and justice in 17th century Maryland and put their critical thinking skills to work. Students will interview suspects; piece together clues and help bring a criminal to justice in this unique workshop!

Eastern Woodland Music

1:00—2:30 p.m.

Woodland Indian Hamlet

Join the Woodland Indian Hamlet in song this spring! In this workshop, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of music and will explore the music and instruments of the Eastern Woodland people. Participants will also create a unique instrument used historically by people all over the world.

Flourishing Flags

10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Waterfront and Maryland Dove

Until recent times, flags were the only way ships could communicate with each other at sea. This workshop will dive a little deeper into the various uses of flags aboard ships and how they were used to communicate. Through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities students will learn and explore the different elements in the construction of flags and will have the opportunity to design and make their own personal flags.
Upcoming Dates

Wed, May 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Wed, June 07, 2023 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM

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