Culture & History Workshops
Fees:
Children:
$7.00
Chaperones: Free!
Adult to
Child Ratio:
Age 8+: 1 to 12
Age 7‐: 1 to 10
Culture & History Workshops
Culture & History Workshops provide hands-on (and feet-on!) opportunities for youth to interact with tradition bearers and explore various aspects of our culture and history. These workshops bring history alive for the youth participants.
Our workshops begin with a guided tour of of our museums that are tailored for children’s groups.
Workshops are available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Call to make reservations for your group!
Current workshop topics include:
Walk Like A Mocko Jumbie
Have you ever dreamed of being a Mocko Jumbie? Learn the history and tradition. Make masks and try walking on stilts.
Historical Role-Play
Travel back in time to the 1700s. Meet historic characters and take part in the life of a sugar plantation. Wear costumes and learn to tell the story of Estate Whim.
At Lawaetz Family Museum, participants become part of a living museum as they learn the story of Carl and Marie Lawaetz’ family at Estate Little La Grange.
Historic Treasure Hunt
Treasures are everywhere at Estate Whim. Sharpen your detective skills and see what you can find.
In the Cookhouse with Grandma
Can You Dig It? (Mock Archaeological Dig)
Meet an archaeologist. Discover historic sites of St. Croix and take part in a dig. Get dirty and have fun!
Children’s Family History Project
Old-Time Games on My Great-Grandparents’ Porch
Learn the games that your great-grandparents played.
Quadrille 101
Quelbe: Virgin Islands Music & Its Instruments