The Historical Society of Smithfield Inc.
Smith-Appleby House Museum
220
Stillwater Road, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 (401) 231-7363
News Release
School Groups
Can Experience Colonial History Locally with Classroom Field Trips
to Smith-Appleby House Museum, Smithfield, RI
SMITHFIELD, RI
The historic Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield offers a variety of
educational programs for students on school field trips to experience what daily
life was like in the 18th century.
The
programs offer Rhode Island schools and educators a local opportunity to bring
Colonial life alive for their students by providing a real-life context that
supplements their classroom lessons, said Maggie Botelho, treasurer,
Smith-Appleby House Museum.
Led by Museum staff in
Colonial-era costume, students learn about daily living in 18th
century Rhode Island and the 316-year history and architecture of the home;
examine period furnishings, clothing and household items; and participate in
hands-on demonstrations, activities, and games.
School field
trip programs are arranged by appointment so that the Museum staff can consult
with educators to design program activities to best meet the educational goals,
ages, and interests of their students.
Similar
programs are also available for scout troops, historical groups, community
associations, clubs, and other organizations.
The
Smith-Appleby House
was originally constructed
circa 1696 as a one-room stone-ender with a loft above. It was built by Elisha
Smith, the grandson of John Smith (The Miller) one of Roger Williams original
party of six men who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony and founded Providence.
Over the years, later generations of the family expanded the House, which today
totals 12 rooms.
The
Smith-Appleby House Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and is
headquarters to The Historical Society of Smithfield. Its located at 220
Stillwater Rd. in Smithfield, RI, just off I-295 (Exit 8-B).
For more
information, contact Maggie Botelho at 401-231-7363 or by email at
contact@smithapplebyhouse.org.
Throughout
the year, the House offers a variety of events and activities for the general
public, including weekend tours and demonstrations; educational programs for
schools, scouts, and tour groups; festivals and militia encampments;
historically-themed dinners; and Holiday celebrations. Visit the website at http://www.smithapplebyhouse.org.
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