IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS

“Colonial Day”

SPLIA can develop a custom, full-day colonial program for children ages 7+; the program incorporates the following hands-on learning activities:

Program One: SPLIA educators demonstrate and explain the importance of colonial crafts done at home as students try their hand at sewing (cross-stitching or quilting), and tin lantern making. Students will also experience first-hand the costumes and artifacts of 18th century New York.

Program Two: Includes Program One, plus students will build their own mortise and tenon house frame and visit with a colonial doctor. Learn how common illnesses (such as toothaches) were treated and see the actual tools/artifacts of the doctor!

Program Three: Includes Programs One & Two, plus Ropesmiths demonstrate and discuss the history of cordage in early America and students create their own cordage sample.

Program Four: Includes Programs One and Two, plus colonial balladeer Linda Russell entertains students with anthems, ballads, and dance tunes from early America and the American Revolution. Linda has a collection of historic instruments, such as the dulcimer, and students will be encouraged to participate!

“The Slave Experience in New York”

This in-school program explores the African-American slave experience through the following activities:

• Introduction includes a background of slavery in New York.

• Meet the first published African-American poet, Jupiter Hammon.

• Examine African-American artifacts and reproductions which will include a discussion of the Underground Railroad Quilt.

• Students will role play as the former slaves and owners of Lloyd Manor.

• Students will examine primary documents that relate to slavery on Long Island (e.g. Slave bill of sale). General Info: This program is approximately 60 minutes long. Educators bring all necessary materials except for a VCR. Cost is $150/ 1 presentation, $200/ 2 presentations & $250/ 3 presentations.