History Mystery & School Days
The History Mystery and School Days trunks contain hands-on artifacts for students to examine and an activity guide for teachers. Turn your students into history detectives or pioneer school children. In the History Mystery trunk, students will uncover the past using artifacts, learn the basic principles of material culture and observe and analyze artifacts in order to discover their uses. In the School Days trunk, students will compare and contrast how education has changed over the past 150 years, try on pioneer clothing and even try to imagine what it will be like to go to school in the future! All activities are TEKS aligned. History Mystery is for grades 3, 4 and 5. School Days is for grades 1, 2 and 3. Trunks are a FREE service the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum provides to local schools. Call the Museum today to reserve a trunk for your class, 972-466-6380.
BOY SCOUTS
Scouts
Schedule a tour of the Museum for your Boy Scout group to fulfill requirements toward earning badges. Call 972-466-6380 for details.
GIRL SCOUTS
Earn patches and badges at the Perry Homestead. Reserve a program date for your troop by calling 972-466-6380. Program fees must be received in order to secure your date. One adult must be present for every five scouts. Programs require a minimum of five scouts and a maximum of 20. Patches and badges are not provided. Available March through October.
BADGES FOR Daisies: Rose Petal: Make the World a Better Place - $6 per scout
Be friendly to your environment by planting in the Perry’s garden while learning the importance of natural resources to our planet and our well-being.
BADGES FOR BROWNIES: It’s Your Planet Badge: Craft - Potter - $12 per scout
Create your own pieces as you learn hand-building techniques, examine artifacts and discover the significance of the Museum’s archeological site.
BADGES FOR JUNIORS: It’s Your Story Badge: Manners - Social Butterfly - $12 per scout
Learn how to make friends, be a proper Victorian lady and enjoy a tea party on the porch of the Perry home.
Texas History Alive! Saturday, March 29, noon-5pm Presented by Texana Living History Association and the A. W. Perry Homestead Museum, Texas History Alive! is a great opportunity for learning about Texas history in a fun environment with lots of hands-on experiences. You will see an 1870s chuck wagon where you will be able to visit with Smokey (the cook) or the fur-trapper with his pelts. Step into a pioneer-style tent where costumed volunteers will be demonstrating life skills such as spinning and weaving. You may help with chores such as the laundry (wash board and lye soap), butter churning and corn grinding, or play with the pioneer toys. There will be presentations by historical figures like Sam Houston, Molly Goodnight, DeLiens Rose or Susanna Dickenson. Docents will be available for tours of the farmhouse. Designed for Scouts, but open to the public; all ages are invited. Volunteer opportunities are available.
MUSEUM
Traveling Trunks
Participation in makeand-take crafts requires pre-registration. This is a come-and-go event; however, not all activities will be available all day. You will need the full t i m e , n o o n -5p m , t o participate in all of the activities. Fee is $10 per child, accompanying adults are free. Those who register by February 28 will receive a n event patch. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Ogle via email at Kathy.ogle@ swbell.net or by phone at 214-906-5792.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday in the Perry Homestead’s unique setting. Choose one of three birthday party themes: Hoe Down, Tea Party or Toys and Games. Themes and activities are appropriate for children ages 6-10. Each party lasts a total of 2 hours and consists of 1½ hours of organized activities and ½ hour for cake and opening presents. We request at least one adult for every five children attending the party. Party reservations are available March through October. The $125 fee includes up to 15 children. Call 972-466-6380 for additional details.
Rentals
Areas of the grounds may be reserved for weddings, photography and other special occasions. Call 972-466-6380 for additional information, fees and restrictions or visit cityofcarrollton.com/ museum. ci t yofcarroll ton.com /mu s eum • Facili t y hours , fees and programming s ubject to change.
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