Home School Day (Sold Out!)

(Ages 4-14)

SOLD OUT: Join us for Home School Day on September 10th from 10:00am – 2:00pm! During the program, students will participate in a variety of historical demonstrations and make-and-take projects.

  • Learn to build a fire like the English colonists
  • Make a mini hand-dipped candle
  • Watch a musket demonstration and learn about 17th century armor
  • Construct your own compass and test its accuracy
  • Make you own woven fabric on a mini-loom
  • Watch our blacksmith or carpenter at work!

There will be a thirty-minute lunch break during the program. Families are encouraged to pack bag lunches or snacks to enjoy during this time. Space is limited! Register now by calling 804-318-8797.

Note: Due to limited space, we are unable to accommodate large home school groups or co-ops at this event. To schedule a private education program for your home school group, call 804-318-8797 or email owenr@chesterfield.gov

Registration is required by September 8 by calling 804-318-8797. 

Time: 10am-2pm

Cost: $10/child, $3/ages 2-3, $5/accompanying adult; Henricus Members: $5/child, $1/ages 2-3, free for accompanying adults.

The event is finished.