Visit the museum on select Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and enjoy live demonstrations from our experienced team of museum educators. Each demonstration will focus on a unique aspect of early American work and play. Stop by and learn about the trades and activities of life on the Webster farm!

This program is included in museum admission. Enjoy FREE general admission for children under 12 for this event!

October’s Work Day will focus on Early American Games & Toys! For more information, please email [email protected].

October 14, 2023 – Early American Games & Toys

While early Americans in New England worked hard to fulfill household and farming responsibilities, they also found some time to have fun! Museum teachers will show your family how to play centuries-old games like “Jack Straws” and you can try your hand at early-American toys like the “ball & cup” (still fun today!), the Jacob’s ladder, a hand top, thaumatrope, or a “button buzzer”. Make your own thaumatrope to take home with you!