Join Coggeshall Farm for a Homeschool Day commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States! Homeschool Days have a rotating series of programs and workshops geared for ages 4+ that bring the historic world to life. This program is for advance sign-up only and includes the cost of admission. It also features a variety of self-guided activities for all ages.

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Things to know:

• Coggeshall Farm Museum will be closed to the public on this day except for participating homeschoolers. Your child must be registered for at least one workshop to attend.
• Pre-registration is required for all activities listed below.
• These are not drop-in programs and our staff will have a list of registrants for each workshop.
• Homeschool Days are rain or shine programs. We understand that plans change. As these workshops are in high demand, refunds for workshop fees will only be given up to one week prior to the event date, or in the case of cancellation by Coggeshall Farm Museum. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a program you have registered for so that we can make the spots available to other homeschool students. You can contact us at coggeshalled@osv.org.
• Students’ guardians must stay in close proximity of the program location for the entire duration of the activity for safety reasons.

Workshops & Registration

Session 1: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ($12 per participant)

Trifold Hats (Ages 4+) | Sign Up

The trifold hat was a popular hat for the troops of the American Revolution.  They were made in a number of different styles and adornments. Learn more about the history of the hat and create your own to take home.     

Tea Party (Ages 7 – 9) | Sign Up

In 1773, American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston harbor. This act of protest would come to be known as the Boston Tea Party. Join us on the farm as we talk about the significance of this revolutionary event while we make and sample historic varieties of tea using herbs from our garden.

Paper and Quill (Ages 10+) | Sign Up

Today’s paper mostly comes from trees, but it doesn’t have to. People used to make it from recycled linen. You can use celery, sticks, or even grass. Join us to explore the history of paper in America. You will make your own paper and learn what sets the best handmade paper apart.

Session 2: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. ($12 per participant)

Fascinating Flag (Ages 4 +) | Sign Up | SOLD OUT

We see American flags all around us today, but they used to look different. The first American flags were made from natural materials, like the ones we grow on our farm. Join us to learn about the flag, and design your own.

 Woodworking – Toy Soldiers (Ages 7 – 9) | Sign Up 

From the days of the American Revolution until now, toy soldiers have remained a popular toy for children. In this class, we will learn how to make our own Revolutionary War-era soldiers out of wood and decorate them with paint!

 Soldiers Life (Ages 10+) | Sign Up

Step into the boots of a Revolutionary War soldier and take a journey back to the 18^th century! In this class, we’ll learn about what daily life was like in Washington’s army as we make historic rations and run historic drills.