Free Storytime @ Rokeby Museum
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Where
Who
Toddlers, Kinder, Kids, All Ages
Details
Parking: Yes
Theme: Racial Learning!
Everyone’s skin is brown—from very dark to very light—but where does it come from? We’ll learn the science behind skin color through a read-a-loud discussion and a hands-on matching game.
Rokeby offers FREE, anti-bias-themed family storytimes on third Thursdays during the summer. Grab a blanket and spread out under the locust trees (rain location available). Admission to Rokeby is free on Tuesdays after 1:00 p.m. Come early and explore our racial learning children’s room, exhibits, grounds, and story walk. Learning themes are designed for children ages 3-7, but babies, toddlers, and everyone are welcome.
Reviews
- July 8, 2014"The Rokeby Museum is a wonderful place to visit! Stepping into the Robinsons house is like stepping back into time. Wander through the rooms to get a true sense of what life was like in for this family of devout Quakers and radical abolitionists in the 1800s. The new Visitors Center has an amazing exhibit on the Underground Railroad as well as many primary source documents. The exhibit chronicles the stories of Simon and Jesse, two fugitives from slavery who found shelter at the Rokeby in the 1830s. Im not sure what the previous reviewer was thinking when heshe said Vermont wasnt too important when it comes to slavery. In fact, in response to the calls from abolitionist across the colonies to end slavery, Vermont became to first colony to ban it outright in 1777! Furthermore, Vermont was a critical stop for slaves who were escaping to Canada. If you love history, visit the Rokeby. You won't be disappointed."- nisky86
- September 2, 2011"I took my grandchildren, ages 12 9 here. The tour consisted of just the 3 of us, so the guide could have tailored the tour more skip some of the family relations stuff. The kids found the house toilet arrangements interesting enjoyed the tour. The part about the former slaves the underground railroad was minimal, that was a little disappointing. There are picnic table set up in the yard, a nice place for a picnic, but we came unprepared. It isn't too far or too long, an enjoyable outing for both kids adults. We were all glad we had gone."- crystalbubby
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