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Making a Freedom Kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.
Freedom Kite
US History
Fourth Grade
Put yourself in the shoes of a Civil War soldier and write to a loved one.
Civil War Letter
US History
Middle School
Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.
Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
US History
Fourth Grade
Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.
Pup Tent
US History
Fourth Grade
Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.
Tin Can Lanterns
US History
Third Grade
Have some fun--and learn some history while you're at it--with these words and phrases used by our Pilgrim ancestors in the 1620's.
Say "Huzzah" This Thanksgiving!
US History
Third Grade
Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!
Sourdough Science!
US History
Middle School
Rolling beeswax candles is a wonderful and easy activity that will get your child thinking about bees in a whole new light.
Rolled Beeswax Candles
US History
Third Grade
Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.
History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
US History
Fifth Grade
'O Beautiful!' These American activities will take you on a road trip in a time machine!
7 Activities From Sea to Shining Sea (7)
US History
Fifth Grade
Feeling patriotic? These five activities are great for third graders who have a red, white and blue fever.
Experience American History (5)
US History
Community & Cultures
Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!
President Match
US History
Fifth Grade
Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called 'housewives'.
Civil War "Housewife"
US History
Fourth Grade
Get your fill of patriotic fun with these activities celebrating the USA.
Celebrate American Any Time of Year! (8)
US History
Fourth Grade
Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from the first colonial cookbook.
Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
US History
Third Grade

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