As an education outreach, HISTORIC PURSUITS is dedicated to bringing historic-based excitement into the classroom, the community, and the lives of people throughout the region. School assemblies, scout troops, service organizations, summer camps, birthday parties, retirement communities, libraries, business retreats, church youth groups, staff developers...ANYONE that seeks to instill character development, patriotism and experiential learning into their programming, HISTORIC PURSUITS is ready to meet your needs!
THE JOURNEYMAN
Jack Sawyer shares his unique brand of humor as he transforms his audience into young apprentices in the year 1775. Spitting beeswax, using the dumbhead and sparking flint, audience members gain insight into the hardships and peculiarities (okay, mostly the peculiarities) of the 18th century.
THE MUSTER
Step lively, soldier! Everything you need to know to excel in the newly formed Continental Army: marching, soldiering games, and marksmanship are all presented in a safe, highly interactive format as participants learn about The Revolutionary War and the men (and women!) who answered freedom's call.
THE CANAWLER
Low bridge! Declared an engineering (and political) miracle, few events had a greater impact on early New York than the opening of "Clinton's Ditch". Participants immerse themselves in Erie Canal history through games, song, story, hands-on science and group challenges.
THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY
A whirlwind introduction to Lewis and Clark's famous expedition to the Pacific. A great blend of humor and action allow participants to delve into the lives of Jefferson, Sacagawea, the Lakota, and even Ursa Horribilis (the Grizzly Bear!)
THE CROSS IN THE COLONIES
The pilgrims came to America in search of religious freedom, but did they find it? And did they exemplify such freedoms? Find out in this fascinating one-man performance that takes you on a pilgrimage through colonial America through the eyes of a Puritan, Catholic, Agnostic and Jew.
THE HEARTH AND HOME
What would it be like to step back in time and meet your 18th century counterpart? Found out in this lively interpretation of home life: colonial cooking, holidays, children's games, schoolhouse activities, music and dancing and daily chores make for a full session of domestic fun!
PROGRAM LENGTH: approximately one hour. Half-day and Full-day visitations are also available.
PRICING: $300 per program; $500 for a day long visitation.
*approximate length and price. We pride ourselves in custom-tailoring our programs to meet specific populations. Actual program components and pricing are laid out in contractual form based upon client specifications. Ask about available scholarships and grants.
THE SCHOOLMASTER
Master the skills necessary to transport your classroom and students into another era! Whatever your subject area, we will help you use living history to make DBQs, state standards and curriculum mandates come to life! Be forewarned: Everything is hands-on, and we are masters at turning the historical into the hysterical!
HISTORIC PURSUITS
Putting Learning into Action, Action into Learning
OFF-SITE LIVING HISTORY COURSES
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