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Engaging educational programs for students at Hanford Mills Museum explore themes such as power generation, mill production, transportation, waterpower, and rural life. Activities include conducting experiments with simple machines, constructing milk crates, cutting ice from the frozen pond (when in season), and more. All programs, except for Ice Harvesting, include a tour of the water-powered mill with demonstrations of the waterwheel, water turbine, and woodworking machines. Programs meet New York State and Common Core curriculum standards. Bring bagged lunches to enjoy a picnic with your school group by the Millpond or in one of the museum’s indoor facilities.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
History, technology, math, simple machines, Industrial Revolution, transportation, agriculture, business, economics, farming, trade, manufacturing, culture, historical figures.

contact info
Name: Brendan Pronteau, Interpretation Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 1-3 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email. Food Options: Bring Your Own, Indoor and Outdoor Seating. Cost: Fee

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Hanford Mills Museum

Hanford Mills Museum is an authentic working sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop that provides an informative history field trip for groups. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can tour the mill, which was owned and operated by David Josiah Hanford’s family. The 70-acre museum features 15 historic buildings museum and an exhibit that focuses on the lives of inventors George Paradox Hill, Larry MacClintock, and William Mickel. The exhibit contains several local inventions such as Mickel’s barrelhead cutter. Hanford Mills Museum offers engaging and interactive educational programs, demonstrations, festivals, holiday events, and more.

contact info

Hrs: May-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 10AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

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Scouts

Scout groups can work on a variety of badge requirements for Woodworking and history-related badges on field trips to Hanford Mills Museum. Educational programs aim to teach scouts about rural life, the inner workings of the mill, and more. Through demonstrations and activities that involve experimenting with simple machines and constructing milk crates, scouts will learn about industrialization and the natural resources used at the mill. Scouts are also welcome to attend events at the museum such as the Ice Harvest Festival and the Woodsmen Festival.

supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
History, technology, math, simple machines, Industrial Revolution, transportation, agriculture, business, economics, farming, trade, manufacturing, culture, historical figures, woodworking.

contact info
Name: Brendan Pronteau, Interpretation Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 1-3 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email. Food Options: Bring Your Own, Indoor and Outdoor Seating. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Hanford Mills Museum

Hanford Mills Museum is an authentic working sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop that provides an informative history field trip for groups. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can tour the mill, which was owned and operated by David Josiah Hanford’s family. The 70-acre museum features 15 historic buildings museum and an exhibit that focuses on the lives of inventors George Paradox Hill, Larry MacClintock, and William Mickel. The exhibit contains several local inventions such as Mickel’s barrelhead cutter. Hanford Mills Museum offers engaging and interactive educational programs, demonstrations, festivals, holiday events, and more.

contact info

Hrs: May-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 10AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

Summer camp groups will enjoy guided tours of the water-powered mill and participating in fun programs. Programs include activities such as conducting experiments with simple machines, constructing milk crates, and more. Campers can also see demonstrations of the waterwheel, water turbine, and woodworking machines. Bring bagged lunches to enjoy a relaxing summer picnic with your camp group by the Millpond or in one of the museum’s indoor spaces.

contact info
Name: Brendan Pronteau, Interpretation Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 1-3 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email. Food Options: Bring Your Own, Indoor and Outdoor Seating. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Hanford Mills Museum

Hanford Mills Museum is an authentic working sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop that provides an informative history field trip for groups. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can tour the mill, which was owned and operated by David Josiah Hanford’s family. The 70-acre museum features 15 historic buildings museum and an exhibit that focuses on the lives of inventors George Paradox Hill, Larry MacClintock, and William Mickel. The exhibit contains several local inventions such as Mickel’s barrelhead cutter. Hanford Mills Museum offers engaging and interactive educational programs, demonstrations, festivals, holiday events, and more.

contact info

Hrs: May-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 10AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Homeschool groups can explore themes such as power generation, mill production, transportation, waterpower, and rural life through Hanford Mills Museum’s educational programs. Activities allow homeschoolers to construct milk crates, conduct experiments with simple machines, cut ice from the frozen pond (when in season), and more. With the exception of the Ice Harvesting program, all programs at the museum include a tour of the water-powered mill with demonstrations of the water turbine, waterwheel, and woodworking machines. Programs can be customized to meet your homeschool curriculum goals. Be sure to pack bagged lunches to enjoy a picnic with your homeschoolers by the Millpond or in one of the museum’s indoor facilities.

topics covered:
Social studies, science, technology, math, simple machines, Industrial Revolution, transportation, agriculture, business, economics, farming, trade, manufacturing, culture, historical figures.

contact info
Name: Brendan Pronteau, Interpretation Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 1-3 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies. Registration: Email. Food Options: Bring Your Own, Indoor and Outdoor Seating. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Hanford Mills Museum

Hanford Mills Museum is an authentic working sawmill, gristmill, and woodworking shop that provides an informative history field trip for groups. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can tour the mill, which was owned and operated by David Josiah Hanford’s family. The 70-acre museum features 15 historic buildings museum and an exhibit that focuses on the lives of inventors George Paradox Hill, Larry MacClintock, and William Mickel. The exhibit contains several local inventions such as Mickel’s barrelhead cutter. Hanford Mills Museum offers engaging and interactive educational programs, demonstrations, festivals, holiday events, and more.

contact info

Hrs: May-Oct., Wed.-Sun. 10AM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>