Discover how cloth was made before the introduction of factories. Students learn how a loom operates and get the chance to weave cloth trying out different designs.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket

Hear an amusing story of a colonial boy’s day in Williamsburg, VA.  Experience his life as you participate in kitchen chores in front of an open hearth, make old-fashioned tooth powder, dress up and simulate a stagecoach ride, and play an 18th-century school game.

Discover how cloth was made before the introduction of factories. Students learn how a loom operates and get the chance to weave cloth trying out different designs.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  A child (age 10+) and accompanying adult will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Cozy up by the hearth for a morning of cooking. Using 18th-century reproduction equipment, students will help prepare a seasonal meal using recipes of the past. Though we welcome first-time hearth cooks, students who have participated in other hearth cooking programs at Strawbery Banke will appreciate learning skills not typically taught in 60-90-minute workshops.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Directed by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International & Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, local “stars” are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes. As in “Dancing with the Stars,” esteemed judges give marks on skill and expression.

oin our Strawbery Banke weavers to learn how to prepare a loom and create your own fabric. Strawbery Banke’s weavers will walk you through the basic steps on the Museum’s 4-shaft Harrisville floor looms. Engage your creativity choosing colors and patterns to craft 2 yards of fabric that can later become hand towels, placemats, table runners, totes or pillows.

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Discover the art of spinning yarn! This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamental techniques of yarn spinning using a simple tool called a drop spindle. It's an ideal entry point into the fiber arts world, requiring minimal tools and space.

Learn the traditional craft of basket making from Strawbery Banke Museum’s knowledgeable instructors. Participants will put their hands to work creating a Victorian basket to take home.

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Learn the traditional craft of basket making from Strawbery Banke Museum’s knowledgeable instructors. Participants will put their hands to work creating a Victorian basket to take home.

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Discover the art of spinning yarn! This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamental techniques of yarn spinning using a simple tool called a drop spindle. It's an ideal entry point into the fiber arts world, requiring minimal tools and space.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Join Strawbery Banke for a special evening to celebrate a decade of skating at the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond! Enjoy a night filled with skating set to the sounds of a live DJ and special performances by Ice Dance International. Raise a glass with the Museum during the champagne toast, savor heavy hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy the hot chocolate bar, along with beer and wine (included with ticket price).

This hands-on tour walks through the history of winter holidays in New England. Participants create a take-home ornament while learning about New Year's Day celebrations in early America, help decorate a Christmas tree in Victorian fashion, discover traditions brought to America by immigrants at the turn of the century, and hear about the challenges of celebrating Christmas during World War II.

This hands-on tour walks through the history of winter holidays in New England. Participants create a take-home ornament while learning about New Year's Day celebrations in early America, help decorate a Christmas tree in Victorian fashion, discover traditions brought to America by immigrants at the turn of the century, and hear about the challenges of celebrating Christmas during World War II.