A few
weeks ago we joined a dozen friends for the Amazing Castle program at the Upcountry History Museum. The hands-on exhibit is
geared towards kids 4-8 years old and introduces visitors to medieval history
through a make-believe castle village community. The program was the perfect
opportunity to storm the castle, as it included various other activities
outside the exhibit.
We
started in the classroom, learning about medieval knights through a storybook
and mini-lecture. The resident bearded dragon demonstrated differences between
real-life and fairytale dragons, after which we made shields complete with
emblems designed by each child.
Next
up was a story read aloud in the exhibit, and then the kids discussed the
various “jobs” in a castle community. After a guided tour exploring each
station the kids were let loose for free play.
Mikus
(age 2) thoroughly enjoyed the exhibit too, and I feel both boys learned
something from our visit. We would have had a blast even without participating
in the program, as there are plenty of things to do within the walls of the
castle: dressing up in costumes, harvesting vegetables, building castle walls
and answering questions correctly to prompt the appearance of a dragon were
among the favorites. The informative nature of the display guaranteed older
children had a great time as well, and in my opinion this is truly one of the
better-designed exhibits at the Upcountry History Museum from the ones we’ve
been to, especially with the boys in tow.
Admission
rates to the museum were as follows: $5 per adult, $4 per senior/college
students with valid ID and $3 per child ages 4 to 18. Pricing varies for
programs, call for information on groups of more than 15. The exhibit runs
through September 28th, so you still have plenty of time to explore!
I love this kid of days and this kid of places for day out with children. :)
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