Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Burlington Field Trip


 We had a beautiful day for our field trip Friday!  The class was so respectful and well behaved.  We learned a lot of interesting stories of Burlington's history.  Hopefully you get a chance to talk with your child about some of the things we learned.
Our class's first field trip!
Our first stop.. The Old Burial Ground
Mrs. Fay from the Burlington Historical Committee giving us some interesting facts.
Scavenger hunt
Trying to find the oldest person

Second stop... Grandview Farm/ Marion Tavern
Mrs. Horton welcoming us to Marion Tavern
Learning about the fireplaces used to cook and keep warm.

Group photo

Third stop... Historical Museum

Mr. Coppola welcoming us to the museum.
Learning about the murals
Listening so well!

We got to see artifacts and tools used in the past.
Lunch at Simonds:)
Third Stop... Old West School
Sitting at desks in the Old West School
Learning all the rules for teachers of the school
Playing with toys from the past
Last stop... Francis Wyman House


Discussing the mysterious rock wall outside the Francis Wyman House
Looking at hidden fireplaces and fire damage
The Francis Wyman House

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