Are you interested in construction work? March is Women’s History Month! Several women worked at King Manor in the 19th century. Their jobs did not just include cooking and cleaning as was often the case with female workers in this time period, but also taking apart furniture, cleaning it, then reassembling it. To celebrate their craftsmanship and inspire young people of all genders to enter construction vocations, Tools & Tiaras and Rojas AP will be collaborating with us in a construction-style activity! Kids and teens can come and brainstorm ideas and bring these ideas to life. You can even construct King Manor!
Hands On History is a FREE family program series held each first and third Saturday of the month at King Manor from 1-4pm.
About Tools & Tiaras:
“Tools & Tiaras Inc is committed to advancing the interest of young girls and women who want to pursue non-traditional careers. T&T motivate young girls and women who dream of having a career in the male-dominated construction industry, encouraging young girls and women already in the field to expand their horizon and set them on a path to the peak of their careers. We will make available a community network to help these young princesses connect with professionals, mentors, and leaders in the industry thus providing the support needed at all stages of their journey. We hope to build a lasting passion and curiosity within the present generations of girls and women that will make them consider a career as an electrician, carpenter, plumber or even an auto mechanic. Making intentional changes to the way we view and portray what constitutes "women work" will help foster the change that society needed desperately since yesterday. Tools & Tiaras wants and will be part of this movement of change.”
About Rojas AP:
“Our mission is to use architecture and urban planning to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods while also satisfying all our clients. We do this by using data to support our strategies and communicating to everyone affected by our projects. From corporate giants to the kids playing by the fire hydrants, everyone matters to us. As architects, planners, and project managers working together, we know communities can’t be improved by just one profession, or by one company. We all have to work together to make our communities better.”