Tour 1: "Through a Child's Eye" 10 am - 11:15 am
Enrich your classroom's study of the history of Roswell and the 19th century with a visit to Bulloch Hall. Students compare life today with life at Bulloch Hall in the mid 1800’s. Student participation in the docent led discussion is encouraged as differences between this house and their own are identified.
Your visit will include:
Discussion includes:
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What brought the Bulloch’s to Roswell?
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How did they get here?
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What did they find when they arrived?
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What did children wear in the 1850”s?
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What games were played in the 1850’s?
Note: Tour content is will be customized to fit the age of the group and content is in compliance with the Georgia Performance Standards.
Reservations:
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One month in advance of date requested
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Minimum number of 20 children
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Cost $6 per person
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Nonrefundable deposit of $25 at the time of reservation
Special arrangements can be made for Home School Groups, Scout Groups, and other small groups by calling 770-992-1731 Ext 221.
Tour 2 "Discovering the Past" 10 am - 11:30 am
Children develop a sense of the importance of the past with a visit to Bulloch Hall. Children will develop critical thinking skills as they compare life in the 19th century Roswell with that of today.
Your visit will include ALL of Tour 1 plus the following:
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Children’s clothing of the period
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Games and toys of the 1800’s
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A visit to reconstructed Slave Cabin and Garden where children will:
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Learn about slave life
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Churn butter
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Sample corn bread
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Use a loom, etc.
Note: Tour content is customized to fit the age of the group and content is in compliance with the Georgia Performance Standards.
Reservations:
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Two months in advance of date requested
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Minimum number of 40 children
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Cost $7.00 per person
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Non refundable deposit of $50 at time of reservation
Special arrangements can be made for Home School Groups, Scout Groups, and other small groups by calling 770-992-1731 Ext 221.
Weather permitting children are allowed to bring a bag lunch to eat on the lawn before returning to school.
Tour 3 “Bringing History to Life – a Heritage Day" 10 am - 12 noon
Historic homes provide the perfect setting for students to develop an understanding of the importance of our past and how it relates to the present. Students develop skills of observation, analysis, and evaluation with a hands on Heritage Day experience at Bulloch Hall.
Your visit will include ALL of Tour 2 plus the following:
Hands on experiences in the reconstructed Slave Cabin which can include:
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Garden tour
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Open hearth cooking
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Churning butter
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Using a loom
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Mattress stuffing
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Dipping candles, etc.
These activities are also available:
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Musician - music of the era – additional cost $2.00 per child
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Weaver – additional cost of $1.50 per child
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Blacksmith – additional cost $2.00 per child
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Civil Re enactor – additional cost $4.00 per child
Reservations:
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Call 770-992-1731 Ext. 221
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Three months in advance of date requested
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Minimum number of 75 children
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Cost $8.00 per person
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Non refundable deposit of $75 at time of reservation
Note: Tour content is customized to fit the age of the group and content is in compliance with the Georgia Performance Standards.
Weather permitting children are allowed to bring a bag lunch to eat on the lawn before returning to school.
