Members of the JC Historical Society and other community members took the children back 100s of years with a fun-filled day of activities and history. To kick off the day, students made the long trek from the elementary school to the community center by foot. Upon arrival, students learned how to “churn” ice cream using vintage ice cream makers and “shook” their own butter. Students then worked in small groups where they washed clothes by hand and ironed, hand dipped candles, cut out paper dolls, cut down trees with two person saws and were educated on chicken farming and how to properly clean eggs. A guest speaker from the Jefferson County Department of Natural Resources presented on trapping and taught students about area wildlife. Students also had the opportunity to learn about bee -keeping and the different types of honey they produce from a local beekeeper. During breaks students hopped in sack races and raced in a rousing game of Red Rover. It was a great start to the third grade Apple Valley unit.
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