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Colonial Kids Adventure: Toys, Tricorn Hats, and More!

Presented by Somerset County Historical Society (ages 8-12)

2026-09-19 11:00:00 2026-09-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Colonial Kids Adventure: Toys, Tricorn Hats, and More! What was life like for children during colonial times? Step back in time with the Somerset County Historical Society for this fun, hands-on history program exploring daily life in early America! Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church

Saturday, September 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Watchung branch

Wilson Memorial Church

What was life like for children during colonial times? Step back in time with the Somerset County Historical Society for this fun, hands-on history program exploring daily life in early America!

Young historians and their families will rotate through interactive stations where they can examine real artifacts, discover colonial toys and games, make their own whirly-gig toy and tricorn hat, learn about clothes of the past, and more!  

This program is recommended for children ages 8-12 and their families.  

Made possible with funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Pre-School | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Crafts & Hobbies |

TAGS: | #Rev250 | #handsonhistory |

Watchung branch
watchung@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8455
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