Last Thursday our school's third through sixth graders traveled to Arrow Rock, Missouri for a step back in tme. The day's event was organized and presented by the Friends of Arrow Rock, and was designed for the students to experience a taste of life in the mid 1800s.
This amazing village is a vital community with beautiful homes and businesses. At the same time, several buildings from the 1800s are used to sponsor activities and events to teach American History. A National Historic Landmark, established in 1829, the beautiful village is a must see location in Mid-Missouri.
The gunsmith shop.
In several areas through the town, the sudents were exposed to the games children of the 1800s played. Our students were enchanted by the simplicity of playing with wooden hoops, competing in sack races, and finally enjoying an intense boys against girls tug-of-war!
All those presenting the lessons and guiding the tours were in period costumes and enjoyed their roles in educating over one thousand children from across the state! Questions were answered and explanations easily given. I happen to be a "detail" visitor, and the guides were very patient with my questions, or when I would point out a cast iron match box or a feature of the architecture.
The Department of Conservation had excellent displays, and pioneer era re-enactors exhibited powder loaded muskets. It was a wonderful day in a beautiful setting. Even though we moved continually through Arrow Rock for over three hours, we missed several things, and I can't wait until I can convince Keith to travel back with me.
This walk back in time is a great way to spend the day. For more information about Arrow Rock, go to www.arrowrock.org.
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