Our field trip to Plymouth was really fun! It was a little chilly and wet, but it was great to visit the Wampanoag Homesite and the 17th Century English Village where the Pilgrims lived. Thank you to our chaperones!
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| We had lunch then started our day in the Wampanoag Homesite. |
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| soft deer skin |
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| Riding in a mishoon |
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| "Rain in the Face" invited us into the nush wetu to learn about the Wampanoags. |
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| The children asked great questions! |
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| Thank you, Mrs. Dickie and all our other chaperones! |
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| The corn watch tower - Wampanoag children had the responsibility of sitting in it to throw stones at the birds trying to eat their crops in the garden. |
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| The 17th Century English Settler Village |
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| The fort at the top of the Pilgrim village had cannons. |
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| Men in the village ages 16-60 were trained in the militia and had to wear armor like this. |
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| Perfect fit! |
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| The kids were so good traveling to and from! |
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| And tired! |
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| The 3rd grade concert featured songs about Thanksgiving and delicious food! |
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| Our violinists were outstanding! |
