Due to budget cuts, our schools don't do field trips anymore and since I feel that hands on learning is one of the best ways to remember things, I plan on taking our kids to as many fun, educational things as possible.
Around the time of of Presidents weekend, Kya & Seth studied President George Washington, President Abraham Lincoln and President Obama, as well as Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell. On the grounds of Knotts Berry Farm, Mr. Knott recreated the Independence Hall out of his own money. He used the exact amount of bricks and had them tinted to match the original Independence Hall in Philadelphia. This exhibit is free and if you tell the parking attendant that you are only going to visit Independence Hall, they let you park for free as well.Wayne and the kids standing in front of the Independence Hall building. I wasn't able to fit the entire building in the picture.
The kids standing in front of the Declaration Chamber. This is the room that the making of the Declaration of Independence took place. It was made into a sight and sound experience designed to remind us of our American heritage and honor the memory of those 56 brave men who signed the declaration document. The show is called "A Storm In Philadelphia, July 1776" I have to admit that I was crying by the end of the show. I am so proud of the men who chose to help fight for our freedom.
The Liberty Bell. There is also an audio telling the story of this bell. This bell is the exact replica of the original one, only is weighs 5 pounds less. This is because for the original bell, tin was hard to come by and so they threw in whatever metal they could find.
The British Redcoat, 1775-1782
Brief story of the British Redcoat.
Betsy Ross, who is widely credited with making the first American Flag and George Washington our 1st President.
The kids standing in front of the Declaration Chamber. This is the room that the making of the Declaration of Independence took place. It was made into a sight and sound experience designed to remind us of our American heritage and honor the memory of those 56 brave men who signed the declaration document. The show is called "A Storm In Philadelphia, July 1776" I have to admit that I was crying by the end of the show. I am so proud of the men who chose to help fight for our freedom.
The Liberty Bell. There is also an audio telling the story of this bell. This bell is the exact replica of the original one, only is weighs 5 pounds less. This is because for the original bell, tin was hard to come by and so they threw in whatever metal they could find.
The British Redcoat, 1775-1782
Brief story of the British Redcoat.
Betsy Ross, who is widely credited with making the first American Flag and George Washington our 1st President.
Post cards of all our Presidents. (Minus George W. Bush, as his were all sold out)
If you live in the local area or are visiting, I highly recommend taking your kids here. Although, it will hold the attention of a 3rd grader or above better, I believe that even young kids benefit. When they study this in school again, I hope that they remember the visual learning they received here and it will help them in their books studies.
