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November 2019
Homeschool Day
The Accokeek Foundation presents a Native American Heritage month program just for homeschoolers! Join us on Wednesday, November 6 from 10 am to 12 pm to explore the indigenous culture of the Chesapeake region through story-telling and nature. Also, join us on February 5 from 10 am to 12 pm for a homeschool program in honor of Black History Month (more details to follow). $20/Student (Adults and children under 3 are free) or $12/Student for groups of four or more.…
Find out more »First Families of the Moyaone
Honor the past, present, and future of Piscataway heritage with this special “First Families of the Moyaone” weekend experience presented by Living the American Indian Experience. On November 23 and 24, enjoy demonstrations and hands-on workshops highlighting traditional and modern Piscataway culture. 1-2 pm: Kentkatam (Let’s Dance) program (free to attend) 2-3 pm: Jewelry making with the people of the Potomac ($25) 3-4 pm: Pottery making with world renowned potter and historian Debra Moore ($25) *Purchase ticket for both jewelry…
Find out more »February 2020
Homeschool Day – Honoring The Underground Railroad
The Accokeek Foundation presents a Black History Month program designed for homeschoolers! Join us on Wednesday, February 5 from 10 am to 12 pm to learn about the struggles of the enslaved and how they communicated through spirituals when planning their escape to freedom, and honor their journey on the Underground Railroad. $20/Student (Adults and children under 3 are free) or $12/Student for groups of four or more. (Email outreach@accokeek.org for group discount)
Find out more »August 2020
Museum Theater: Cate and Jack
Join us for the final presentation of a two-part event that explores African American life in 18th century Maryland. The Sharper Family Series brings to life the stories of Cate Sharper (a woman enslaved in the mid-1700s) and the family she could have had. Five years ago her son was sold away. Come see the touching reunion of a mother and her son. This is a virtual event that will be hosted on Zoom. The presentation will include a museum…
Find out more »November 2020
National Colonial Farm Tour
Take a tour through 1770 led by one of our educators. Explore the grounds of a working tobacco farm and meet its two- and four-legged residents. Suitable for all ages. This is an in-person small group (up to 7 people) Farm Tour. When booking a group, purchase 1 ticket which covers up to 7 people. We ask that the group is part of the same household for safety during COVID19. All participants are required to wear a mask for the…
Find out more »April 2021
Heritage Skills Workshop: A Pocketful of Stories
Our clothes tell a story. Of our values, beliefs, and history. Clothing has the power to even transport us back into time. Create and share your own story as we explore the reuse of fabric in the 18th century through patchwork while learning basic hand sewing stitches and patchwork techniques to create a traditional pocket. Together we will preserve these heritage skills while creating unique stories about our own history and heritage, and the connections between our history and the…
Find out more »March 2022
Kids Quest
Calling all adventurers! Go on a mission through the National Colonial Farm to discover how agriculture, water, and land use over time has affected people and the planet. Journey through a day of exploration and investigation by getting your hands dirty (literally!) and discovering the role you play in the health of soil and water. Your child will embark on a quest gathering clues at each activity station to reveal how they can help improve the world around them. March…
Find out more »June 2022
Kids Quest
Calling all adventurers! Go on a mission through the National Colonial Farm to discover how agriculture, water, and land use over time has affected people and the planet. Journey through a day of exploration and investigation by getting your hands dirty (literally!) and discovering the role you play in the health of soil and water. Your child will embark on a quest gathering clues at each activity station to reveal how they can help improve the world around them. March…
Find out more »Summer Solstice: Fairy Trail Opening
Celebrate the grand reopening of the Piscataway Park Fairy Trail near the summer solstice—a magical day for the fairy folk. The Forest Fairies of Piscataway Park are once again opening up their homes and inviting visitors into their world to learn about the forest they call home. This year they will take you on an enchanted adventure under the soil! Full admission for fairies is $15 and will include wand making, wish bottles, soil activities, face painting, fairy dance class,…
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