Overview
History is alive and exciting in Historic Charlton Park's village! School children of all ages can spend a day immersed in the activities of a typical 19th century Michigan community.
Programs are offered in the spring, summer and fall. Barry County schools attend FREE in November on available dates.
Programs
Live-In
Students live the life of a child at the turn-of-the-century by participating in daily chores and activities. They will visit the Bristol Inn and stagecoach stop, General Store and Lee Schoolhouse. ($5/student and adult)
Down on the Farm
Students experience what life may have been like living on a farm in the late 1800's. They will visit the Bristol Inn and Lee Schoolhouse as well as the Hastings Township Hall for candle-making. ($5/student and adult)
Victorian Christmas
Students participate in a variety of activities that bring a Victorian Christmas to life. Students take home the decorations they make such as cornucopia ornaments, strings of popcorn and cranberries, candles and others. ($6/student and adult)
Lee School All Day
Teachers and students spend the entire day at the Lee Schoolhouse; experiencing lessons as children did in the 1890's. Our staff presents the village orientation and you present all lessons to your students. Readers, slates and old-fashioned toys are provided. ($4/student)
Outreach
Is Historic Charlton Park too far away? Is your budget tight? We can come to you! Using Mystery Objects students learn how read an artifact. Asking the questions Who? What? Why? Where? How? students discover an historic object's true function and historical significance. (Cost varies)
Contact Shannon Ritzer for more information at SRitzer@barrycounty.org, 269-945-3775 or fill out a request here.
