Douglas Co. Historical Society
We believe that learning about history can be FUN! Walk into Omaha of the 1880s and experience frontier military history! Enjoy an informative tour through the General Crook House. This award winning restoration is furnished in the Victorian style of the late 1880s.
Taste of the Past: Baking from Scratch
During Part 1, each student will learn how cooking and baking was accomplished 100 years ago without the prepared, processed and frozen foods of today. Glimpse life in the late 1800s during a tour of the Crook House. Part II is a hands-on experience, as each girl dons an apron and makes biscuits from scratch. Enjoy this taste of the past, topped with honey butter, sorghum or molasses.
Who: Brownies
Time: Two and a half to three hours.
Capacity: Minimum 5, Maximum 9
Recognition: Brownie Try-It – Listening to the Past
Try-On History
A Favorite for third grade Brownies and Juniors. A fun learning activity featuring historic costumes!
During Part I, students will eavesdrop on the past, learning about attitudes, customs and activities for children in the 1800s. Experience a hands-on tour of the historic Crook House. During Part II, the girls “try on” examples of girls’ and women’s clothes from 1840-1900.
These historic dresses cannot be on over outer clothing. If they feel more comfortable, girls may wear leotards, swimsuits or lower-cute camisole under the dresses. Girls will have the privacy to change with the leader’s assistance. Bring cameras for a memorable photograph, because these young ladies become enchanting!
Who: Third grad Brownies and Juniors
Time: Three and half to four hours
Capacity: Minimum 6 (small troops may combine)
Recognition: Brownie Try-It Listing to the Past; Junior Badges-My Heritage and Folk Arts
Quilts: Every Woman’s Art
Here students tour the Crook House, learn about life in the 1800s and then examine the history and construction of quilts and their importance in women’s lives. Discover the stories and patters that inspired patchwork quilts. Create your own quilt design with paper artwork.
Who: Juniors
Time: Three and half to four hours
Capacity: Minimum 6 (small troops may combine)
Recognition: Juniors Badges-Yarn and Fabric Arts, Crook House Patch
Information for all Programs
When: By Prior Arrangement for after school, weekends, school holidays.
Where: 5730 N. 30th St., #11B, Omaha, 32nd and Sorensen Parkway, Metropolitan Community College Fort Campus
Cost: $9.50, which includes supplies, drink and snack. Designated leaders (one per every four girls) are admitted free; parents or others are able to visit with a suggest donation of $5 per adult ($6 during November-December), $4 per student, $3 per child ages 6-11.
Register: Call 402-455-9990
Chaperones: Refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Notes: Any questions or concerns please call Douglas County Historical Society at 402-455-9990. Visit us online at omahahistory.org
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