Woodhull Students Travel for Lesson on Early America
A group of Woodhull Intermediate School students traveled to the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook to learn about life during America’s early years.
“The children had a great time,” Woodhull fifth grade teacher Cinzia Reeves said. “The museum took us through different aspects of preparing for the long journey across the U.S on the Oregon Trail. Some of the activities were hands-on and the children were proactive in loading the wagons, and choosing important items to bring along in such a confined space. We also learned about the process of making the wagon wheels.”
According to its website (www.longislandmuseum.org), “The Long Island Museum is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages with an understanding and enjoyment of America art, history and carriages as expressed through the heritage of Long Island and its diverse communities.”
Pre-field trip lessons made the journey even more worthwhile. Since 2006 the museum has been a Smithsonian Affiliate, making it a part of a small group of museums and cultural institutions carrying the designation.
“The museum’s permanent collection numbers over 40,000 items dating from the late 1700s to the present, including American artifacts of everyday life, works of art and nearly 200 historic carriages,” states the museum’s website. “A selection of items from the museum collections is now available for research. Click here to begin your search.”
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