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Hands on History: Online
Inspired by our monthly, FREE family program, this online resource includes quick, fun activities that you can do at home. Featuring art projects, science experiments, and games for grades Pre-K through 5.
Historic Portraits
Photosynthesis
Thaumatropes
In 1824, English physician John Ayrton Paris invented the thaumatrope, an optical toy that became very popular during the Victorian period, when John Alsop King and his daughter Cornelia lived at King Manor. Make your own toy to play with at home!
Paper Weaving
During Rufus King’s tenure, King Manor functioned as a working farm. King raised livestock, including 12 sheep! After the sheep were sheared, the wool underwent a process of cleaning, carding, spinning, and dyeing. Then, it was ready to be woven into fabric, using a loom. Make your own weaving with paper!
Oak Gall Ink
Grab some ingredients and join Brittany for a little history and chemistry with 19th century ink-making! Find out about oak galls and why they were used for thousands of years across the globe to write important documents — even the US Constitution!