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Curious Curators
While exploring the Museum each student will choose and draw two artifacts - one being their favourite and the other being their least favourite. They will then share their drawings with their peers and discuss what they like and dislike about the artifacts they chose.
Program Length: 1 hour
Captain Jack’s Adventures on the High Seas
Privateering for children. Students will learn the difference between pirates and privateers through the interactive storytelling by Captain Jack Seagull of Perkins’ own fleet. This program begins with a tour of the Perkins House and ends with a take home craft for the students.
Program Length: 1 hour
Apprentice Pirates
Experience the fascinating world of these notorious, swashbuckling rogues. Discover more about these seafaring bandits through role playing and pirate stories; fact and fiction.
Program Length: 1 hour
Children at Play
An interactive discussion of children’s roles in the household, including play time, chores and social life. Followed by a hands on activity with toys and games of the Colonial and Victorian Periods. From spinning tops to noise makers you’re sure to have fun learning about these games.
Program Length: 1 hour
House of Haunts
This program is not available for primary.
Through the magic of technology, we introduce you to Simeon Perkins and his family. Watch Simeon materialize before your eyes as he rises from his bed, or Elizabeth working in her pantry. Discover their stories using slate boards, push buttons and questions. Where else can you meet eight friendly ghosts? Don’t miss the fun!
Program Length: 1 hour
Technological Changes in Your Community
This program is not available for primary.
How did Mom do the laundry a hundred years ago? Using examples from the Museum collection, students will discover through observation and practical experience the progression of everyday household implements. Hands on demonstrations of “beating” a carpet, using a washboard and the push lawn mower.
Program Length: 1 hour
Wool Spinning
Discover the common domestic activity of the 18th century. Observe and learn how the wool made its way from the sheep to your favourite pair of mittens. Students will also get to make a wooly craft.
Program Length: 45 minutes
Evolution of the Mi’kmaq Culture
How did the early Mi’kmaq make a pot of soup? Discover the answer to this and more as we adventure our way into our Mi’kmaq diorama. Experience the feel of actual stone tools and how they were used in comparison to their modern day equivalents.
Program Length: 1 hour
Seymour the Sea Monster & the Seaglass
There have been 31 sightings of sea monsters in Nova Scotia including our own Liverpool Harbour. Hear the tale of Liverpool’s own sea monster, Seymour and his hunt along our shore for the precious treasure of sea glass. Create your own take home monster.
Program Length: 1 hour
Silly Sarah Spins a Tale
This program is not available for grade 2.
Hear our story about the adventures of Sarah the time traveling sheep and the Perkins House Kids. This story will include a tour of the Perkins House. After the story the students will make a wooly craft.
Program Length: 1 hour
Lawn Bowls and Pall Mall
Lawn Bowls and Pall Mall (Croquet) were favourite outdoor activities in the 1700’s. Perhaps Simeon and Elizabeth played these games with their family on the Perkins House Lawn. Learn to play these games and even organize your own tournament. The Museum grounds are environmentally friendly. We are proud to say no pesticides or herbicides are used on our lawns or gardens.
Program Length: 1 hour
What’s It
Random items are selected from the Museum collection. Your students will use their powers of reasoning and observation to identify the item and its use.
Program Length: 1 hour
Early Medicine
See actual medical instruments from the 1700’s and hear how they were used by Perkins Family Physician, Dr. Falt. Using student volunteers, we’ll compare and contrast older Medieval medical treatments to Dr. Falt’s treatments and to today’s treatments.
Program Length: 1 hour
Knowledge Hunts
This program is available for grade 2 only.
Your class will take part in the Great Queens County Museum/Perkins House Complex Knowledge Hunt. The questions will be based on the exhibits in the Museum. We can also tailor questions to match your lesson plans. Just call us to discuss the options.
Program Length: 1 to 1.5 hours
Walking Tour: Liverpool Through the Eyes of a Child
This walking tour will detail changes in the street scape of Liverpool. Using old photographs and exploration students will compare and contrast life in Liverpool past and present. Each tour will be structured to the age of the group.
Program Length: 1.5 hours
Walking Tour: The Stones Shall Speak
This program is available to grade 2 only.
An Interpreter will lead your class through Liverpool’s Old Burial Ground. Using excerpts from the Perkins Diary you will discover the burial practices of the times. Why are some bodies buried in the middle of busy streets? Did you know children acted as pall bearers? Hear the tragic stories of some of our founding families.
Program Length: 1.5 hours
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