Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

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.

Explore what freedom and liberty mean to you this Fourth of July with a beautiful portrait collage!

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!