The four oldest kids and I went on a field trip with the school co-op. We had a great time learning about the history of the 17th Century English Village and the Wampanoag Indians. When we first reached Plymouth, MA these two wanted to stretch their legs and run around. Here are some pics of Kyrah with her best friend Megan. :)
Kyrah & Megan (Best Friends!)
Most of the girls in the school co-op group.
Here we are, entering the Welcome Center.
Weston, standing next to the Welcome Sign
Here is a picture of our group entering the Wampanoag Village. Here we were able to listen to a real native share some of the history of his people with us.
A Wamponoag native.
Kaylee was very excited to have her picture taken with a 'real' indian.
And so were Kyrah and Megan.
Kaylee with her friend Jon.
Jason and Bradford (Double Trouble :)
Here is a picture of the children standing inside of a Wampanoag wigwam.
Here the girls are watching this woman cook her food outside. (The Wampanoag would rarely cook indoors.)
Bradford standing next to one of their summer houses.
Inside the summer house.
MaKaylee is ready to cook up something for us to eat. :)
Oh what fun!
Here is a Wampanoag woman cooking her lunch.
A picture of a Wamponoag winter house.
Here are some pics of the inside of the winter house.
The children enjoyed looking around the "Indian Village"
Finding some sticks!
Megan did a great job trying to use her trail map.
Trying out the canoe!
Bradford and Jason in front of the wigwam.
Another Wampanoag
Jon, showing us the way!
Nichole
Bradford on the bridge.
Taking a break!
Ben (I love his smile! :)
They found a tree.
The Eel River
Entering the 17th Century Village.
The men are hard at work.
An outside oven.
Here are some chickens.
This lady was out working in her garden.
Both Bradford and Weston were able to help give her a hand.
The inside to one of the many "One-room houses"
Weston enjoyed being able to sit on and touch alot of the furniture. It made it really nice to have it "Hands on" for all the visitors.
Weston is trying out the "Butter churn"
Weston watching the goats.
Entering another house.
Chris and Gail Maken
The girls trying out one of the beds and being silly!
Megan with her Grandma Susan
Weston standing next to a "Chopping Block"
Trying out the bed!
Kaylee enjoyed checking out all the kitchens in the different houses.
Jon is going to protect us!
Ben and Weston ( Best Buds! )
Aunt Kathy
Grandma Sally with some of the girls.
Ben is leading the way!
Weston and Makaylee trying out the bench.
This couple was making their dinner when we stopped in.
Kaylee
They carried on, just as if we weren't even there. It was really neat for the children to watch.
Weston
These pots that they used were pretty rugged.
Kaylee taking a break.
Weston and Ben checking things out!
This sweet lady was sewing and shared with us what she was making.
Here the kids are trying out this table.
Weston and Bradford
Some of the boys.
Weston and Bradford enjoyed watching this steer.
They were able to pet it.
Bradford
Girl talk- what are they up to?
A pilgrim lady.
This woman took some of the kids and told them to grab a basket and help her with her kindling.
Here was a great spot to start filling the basket!
Weston, Emily, Velora, Kaylee, Erica, and Bradford
Bradford loved the cannons!
Weston standing next to a barral of gun powder.
Cousins!
Grandpa Bruce and Weston
Grandpa Bruce waving from the top of the fort :)
Some of the Girlies!
The kids are having a blast!
Kyrah and Megan enjoying the flowers!
Brothers!
Sharing something with Grandpa!
The Nye Barn
They had some animals inside this barn, and some of the kids were able to help milk the baby goats.
Enjoying the beautiful weather!
Inside the Visitor Center
This was really neat, the kids were able to dress up!
They loved it!
Megan and Kyrah-all dressed up!
Putting a puzzle together.
Kaylee and Ben having fun in their 'dress-up clothes'
Kyrah making dinner.
Kaylee-having a great time!
All the girls loved the pretend food and playing house.
Two of the men are fishing for the womanfolk :)
They even did a small puppet show!
Fishing!
Weston and Kyrah
Kyrah would have stayed here all day if she could have.
Even the big girls dressed up!
At the Craft Center
Grandpa Bruce and Bradford watch the woodworking.
Kaylee and I
Here are some pics of us at the Mayflower II
The kids enjoyed listening to the stories and riddles!
Kyrah looking out at the water.
I think Kyrah was a little sea-sick!
Some of the voyagers.
Kaylee standing next to one of the few beds they were able to have on the Mayflower.
Denita
The girls looking down from the deck!
A picture of the inside of one of the rooms.
Going down below!
Emmy!
Some pics of the boat,
The kids having a great time!
The Crew!
Aunt Kathy and Pastor Mark
Bruce and Sally being silly!
Plymouth rock!
Bradford was a little surprised at how small the rock was.
Carol Hammond
Weston, Bradford, and Kaylee
What a fun day we had! And such a great learning experience for the children! We will definitely have to come back again. And maybe we can bring daddy along next time. :)
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