Harvesting History

Visitors are invited to handle a variety of English and Native American objects, including clothing, utensils, and tools.
Visitors are invited to handle a variety of English and Native American objects, including clothing, utensils, and tools.
Fri Nov 23, 2018
10:00am to 4:30pm ET
Age: 6+
Price: $6 admission, free for children ages 12 and younger
Location:
Henry Whitfield State Museum

Thanksgiving Friday is the perfect time to visit Connecticut's own Pilgrim-era museum.

Taste 17th-century English and Native American foods, touch 17th-century English and Native American reproductions, hear hourly readings of the Pilgrim Cat storybook, write with a quill pen to "Make Your Marke," learn about the myths and origins of our Thanksgiving traditions in the Holidaze display, and take a self-guided tour of the 1639 Whitfield House. $6 admission. Free for children ages 12 and younger. Free parking.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.