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Homeschool Series


*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 05/24/2018
This semester we will work week by week to develop and understanding of early Buffalo history. There is also a series pass option. Registration required, see our website for more details!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

March
Week 1 – The War of 1812
A look into the factors leading up to the War of 1812 and its effect on Buffalo Creek.

Week 2 – The Erie Canal
Learn about the man-made marvel that changed the face of New York State and the United States.

Week 3 – The Music of the Erie Canal
This week we will be looking at the music of the Erie Canal through a historical lens.

Week 4 – The Birth of Buffalo Industry
Learn about the beginning of Buffalo and the influx of peoples and goods to Western New York.

April
Week 5 – Field Trip to City Hall
Another look at early Buffalo industry with some help from our friends at Explore Buffalo.

Week 6 – The Civil War
An overview of the Civil War and the political, social, and economic factors leading up to the conflict.

Week 7 – The Aftermath of the Civil War
Learn about how the Civil War changed the face of America.

Week 8 – The Gilded Age of Buffalo
This week we will learn about Buffalo's explosion of new people and industry following the Civil War.

 

May
Week 9 – The Industrial Revolution
This week will focus on the Industrial Revolution in Buffalo, and the technological expansion of America.

Week 10 – The Pan-American Exposition
Buffalo at the turn of the century, why was Buffalo chosen to be the host of the Exhibition?

Week 11 – Field Trip to the TR Site
A look at our nation after the Pan-American Exposition with some help from our friends at the TR Site.


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

One Museum Court
Buffalo, NY, 14216
United States

Phone:

7168739644 ext. 304
Contact name: 
Mark Sledziewski
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
05/24/2018
Time: 
1pm - 3pm
Price: 
Prices vary, see our website for details!

Ages

All Ages