"FOOTPRINTS IN STONE" CHILDREN'S TOUR

The Friends of Historic Kingston offer a special tour of the Stockade District for children age 7-12. Designed as an outdoor treasure hunt, the tour shows children how they can discover historical information on their own by learning to look at the streetscape and buildings for clues. Each child is given a clipboard with an illustrated list of objects to find along the tour route. These objects serve as touchstones for discussing Colonial life, the events of 1777 when Kingston served as New York State’s first capital, and the value of preserving our architectural heritage.

An informational packet is sent in advance to the teacher or adult supervisor to help prepare children for the tour. There is a fee of $2 per child. To arrange a school or youth group tour, call 845-339-0720.

WHAT THE TEACHERS ARE SAYING…..

“As always, we had an outstanding tour of the Stockade Area. The students thoroughly enjoyed the trip with several stating, “This is cool!” Karen Cahill, Phoenicia Elementary School

“This was a great experience for the children to realize some of their own community’s history. As always, the guides were knowledgeable and able to work well with the children.” Marge Boice, Harry L. Edson School, Kingston

“Thank you very much for a wonderful tour of historic uptown Kingston. We all learned so very much and it was incredible seeing the authentic artifact instead of only a picture.” Donna Nageli, Sophie Finn Elementary School, Kingston

STUDENT REVIEW

From Ms. Nageli’s Fourth Grade at Sophie Finn Elementary School, Kingston

“The tour was awesome!” Jutonynca, “I had a great time on the tour. I may have rode down those streets a million times before, but I never noticed all those little details before….I hope I get to do it again some time.” Makayla

“I had a wonderful time yesterday. It was great. Thank you Friends of Historic Kingston.”

“I would love to do that again.” Antonya

“Thank you for the walking tour. It was great….I learned a lot.” Brittany

“Thank you for the walking tour. It was lots of fun….It was also fun finding all the things on the list. Thank you so much for teaching us so much more than we already knew.” Bethany

Online Art Exhibition from the Phoencia Elementary School

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