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Tuesday, January 28 1:00-3:00 pm -- Homeschool Day Discover what 19 th -century U.S. presidents served at White House dinners by examining their presidential dinnerware . $10 per student, free for accompanying adult. Pre-registration required. $15 per scout; $5 per adult. Pre-register for programs with Cynthia Winslow, (973) 538-2404, ext. 16 or  cwinslow@maccullochhall.org . 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown; https://maccullochhall.org/

Tuesday, October 22 – Morris County Come to the garden for bulb planting, a story and craft.  FREE. Homeschool Day, Tuesday, October 22, 1:00-3:00 pm at Macculloch Hall, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown.     Discover what 19th-century U.S. presidents served at White House dinners by examining their presidential dinnerware.  $10 per student, free for accompanying adult. Pre-register for programs with Cynthia Winslow, (973) 538-2404, ext. 16 or  cwinslow@maccullochhall.org .

Friday, September 28 – Essex County Homeschool Series Junior Historians: The Industrial Revolution      Students will use the Crane House and Historic YWCA and Shultz House Museums’ artifacts, primary and secondary source documents from the archives, living history, and field trips to reconstruct the past and how it correlates to our present. In this course students will explore the industrial revolution of Montclair and New Jersey ranging from the 1780s to 1860s, reflecting on unique business owners, technological advancements, and unknown innovators during this time. The focus of the course is the use of primary and secondary sources to provide a deeper understanding of the events and movements in history. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of events and movements covered prior to this course. Full class description and field trips available online. Recommended for ages 11-17, maximum class size of 15. Registration required online. Classes are...