Richfield Historical Society Educational Activities
The Education Committee coordinates activities for all ages:
Children: Each May
Richfield area third graders and their teachers visit the Richfield Historical Park to learn
what it was like to live in Richfield 100 years ago. Over 20 volunteers
provide hands-on activities such as making maple syrup, washing clothes
by hand, ironing with old-fashioned irons, kneading bread dough and
pumping water.
Seniors: We have four
different traveling trunks full of vintage items from our museum.
These trunks travel to area senior and/or assisted living facilities
where our talented volunteers present the items and lead lively
discussions. For many, it is a trip down “memory lane” and an
opportunity to share memories of their childhood.
All Ages:
Our annual Thresheree & Harvest Festival in September focuses on sharing old-time
traditions. Threshing, horse-drawn plows, and vintage tractors
are just a few of the attractions for all ages. Children can
sift flour, play in corn, pump water, shell corn and card wool.
The Education Committee is always open to new ideas. Feel free to join this committee and be part of sharing our local history. Call Kathy at 262-628-0252 to reserve the Traveling Trunk or to share your thoughts on educational activities.
