Colonial Trades: Making Community Work
Students learn what life was like on the Pierce Farm during the years leading up to the Revolution. A pre-visit activity (.pdf available below) based on Colonel Samuel Pierce's account book allows students to take on the roles of real Dorchester residents, including farmers, weavers and blacksmiths. They learn about the goods and services each of their characters provided to the community and play a bartering game that mimics the economic system of the colonial Dorchester. Hands-on spinning and weaving activities allow students to further explore the production of goods using colonial resources and technology.
Grades 3 - 5
At the Museum
2.5 hours
Maximum Group Size: 25
Cost:
Up to 14 students: $100
15 - 25 students: $175
At Your Site
1.5 hours
Maximum Group Size: 30 students per program
Cost:
1 program: $125
2 programs (same day): $215
3 programs (same day): $305
Curriculum Link
Sample Primary Source
Type of Program:
Field Trips, Programs to Go
Related Topics:
Colonial Life, Fiber Arts, Revolutionary Period
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Telephone:(617) 288-6041
Email:PierceEd@historicnewengland.org
