A
wide variety of educational programs and activities are
available from the Museum for people of all ages.
 History-In-A-Trunk brings
hands-on artifacts to the audience.
  During
summer, History Camps for all ages include doing old-time chores, playing
old-fashioned games, cooking over a camp fire, and exploring the buildings
at Centennial Village at the Brown County Fairgrounds.
  Area third and fourth graders enjoy An Afternoon Into the Past in which
they dip candles, churn butter, spin and weave, and wash clothes on a washboard
with lye soap.
The Junior Docent Program is a partnership in education with the Roncalli Middle School sixth grade classes. Students are trained to assist museum staff with general tours, Afternoon Into the Past programs and many outreach program. This successful program introduces the students to community service and volunteerism and provides the DPM with a corps of youthful volunteers.
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Aberdeen History Lessons