Legend Days

Celebrate American author, Washington Irving, and his tales of ghosts, pumpkins,talking skulls, and things that go bump in the night. On a guided tour of his house,students sharpen their observational skills by following plot, character, and setting clues that tell the story of an event that may have taken place in Irving’s life. At the completion of the house tour, students participate in a group writing experience, summarizing their observations into a story. Next, students take a woodland walk to experience Irving’s folk tale, The Devil and Tom Walker. Students then watch a shadow puppet version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. During the program conclusion, students share their group stories based on their tour of the house.

Oct to Mid-Nov & Mid-April to June

Admission: $7
Program length: 2 hours 
Group limit: 30 
Grades: 3 - 6