Tales of a Traveler: Creating Sunnyside

Washington Irving traveled throughout America and Europe, capturing ideas for his stories and the design of his home, Sunnyside. In this program, students are encouraged to imagine what life was like during the 1850s at Sunnyside. Through examining primary documents and handling reproduction objects, students draw conclusions about life in another time period. A 19th-century-style talk show allows students to synthesize the information they have gathered. To prepare for the talk show, students work collaboratively, fashioning questions and answers for fellow students who portray characters they have learned about on the tour.

Not Available in March

Admission: $6
Program length: 2 hours 
Group limit: 45 
Grades: 4 - 6