Welcome Team Historians!
“To know the present, we must not forget the past.”
~George Santayana
Why do we study history?
History, by definition, is “a record or study of important past events, often with explanation of their causes.” (World Book, 2003) We study history to learn about ourselves, reflect on the past and present and to make determinations about out future.
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NEW! SURVIVOR: Quarantine Edition: Living Through History: In the coming days, let's stay connected by each of you sharing one reflection of your day with me! In the next few days, I will be sharing details of how you can be an important source of by "Living in History"! This activity promises to not only help us stay connected, but by increasing your participation, you will increase your grade! Reflections are SIMPLE and EASY: 1. SOURCE: What did you think or how did you feel about something you observed today? 2. INQUIRY:How did it impact you and/or someone else? 3. METHODS & PLANNING:What can you do tomorrow that will make a difference? 4. ENFORCE/EFFECT: Taking civic action for you, your family & community It's S * I * M * PL * E! (Are you Ready ?) CORONA Got You Down? NO WAY! STAY TUNED! Check daily for updates and activities on 8th Grade Assignment Page designed to help you make the most of your time and experience. As you complete your assigned tasks, feel free to check in with me as needed for advice and/or assistance: email: [email protected] Look forward to hearing from you! |
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Grade 7 Only: Philipsburg Manor and the Old Dutch Church Colonial Legends of Historic Hudson Valley
Philipsburg Manor was a thriving farming, milling, and trading center owned by the Philipses, a family of Anglo-Dutch merchants. They rent land to tenant farmers of diverse European backgrounds and rely on a community of 23 enslaved Africans to operate the complex.
Interpreters in period costume invite you to stroll through the farm, with historic breeds of oxen, cows, sheep, and chickens. Participate in hands-on activities of the 18th century and learn the riveting yet little-known story of enslavement in the colonial north.
Step into the working gristmill, where, surrounded by the sound of rushing water and the creaking of wooden gears, you learn about the skills of Caesar, the enslaved African miller. A colonial bateau tied to the wharf reflects the flourishing river trade and the skills of Dimond, an enslaved riverboat pilot.
Tour the 300-year-old manor house. Its dairy, kitchens, bedchambers, warehouse rooms and parlor attest to its significance as a place of work, business, trade, leisure, and repose. Period artifacts and touchable reproductions give you an understanding of the people who lived and worked here.
Visit the activity center and explore the foodways, textile production techniques, and medicinal practices of Philipsburg Manor's inhabitants. Shell some beans, work flax into linen, or produce a tray of ship biscuits. Nearby is the slaves' garden, with vegetables and herbs for consumption, market, and medicinal purposes.
Enter the new world Dutch barn and help thresh some wheat. With its pastoral setting, rich social history, hands-on activities, and demonstrations of colonial life, Philipsburg Manor provides everybody with an unforgettable experience.
Click Here For Virtual Tour:
http://www.hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/philipsburg-manor
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORICAL READING:
Irving's "Legend" and Lore of Sleepy Hollow
The live narrative reading by professional storyteller Jonathan Kruk describes the story's setting, creating images of a quaint, cozy Dutch village in upstate New York on the the Hudson River ... "one of the quietest places in the whole world," in a "remote period of American history". The village is not just far away and long ago; it is a magical place, "under the sway of some witching power, that holds a spell over the minds of the good people .... We will visit the Old Dutch Church and learn about the truths, the myths and the legend behind the place as Irving's legend is masterfully brought to life.