Tannenbaum Historic Park

Students can explore the past through the historic buildings and artifacts found at Greensboro's Historic Tannenbaum Park.

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• Colonial Kids: A Celebration of Life in the 1700s Explore the life of a colonial child growing up in Pennsylvania with a look at their homes, clothing, chores, school, transportation, and, yes, even career options!
• Teaching suggestions: Families in colonial North Carolina These teaching suggestions present a variety of ways to work with an article about families in colonial North Carolina. Suggested activities span a wide range of possibilities and offer opportunities for a variety of learning styles.
• Families in colonial North Carolina In colonial families, the father had absolute authority over his family, and wives and children were expected to do as they were told. And everyone, even young children, worked to sustain the family.
• Lesson plan: Understanding work in colonial Carolina This lesson plan explores two forms of labor in colonial Carolina — indentured servitude and apprenticeships. Students learn about these forms of labor by reading and analyzing primary and secondary sources.

Related pages

• Historic Halifax: Contains brief information about the early settlement and later rebirth of the town as well as the Revolutionary War. Find also a listing of special events.
• Moores Creek National Battlefield: This national park commemorates the decisive February 27, 1776 victory by 1,000 Patriots over 1,600 Loyalists at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
• Historic Bethabara Park: An introduction to the stories that can be discovered at this historic site, including the story of the Moravians, the 1753 wilderness preserve, colonial agriculture, cultural history, the village of 1754, and more. This website features several images highlighting the historical gardens, the "people's house," and many other aspects of Bethabara.

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• Learn more about 18th century, American Revolution, Colonies, Guilford County, North Carolina, colonial life, heritage, historic sites, and history.

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This park tells the story of everyday life in the back country of North Carolina during the late eighteenth century. The Colonial Heritage Center, the Historic Buildings and the park grounds offer hands-on exhibits, living history presentations and historic trade programs that paint an engaging portrait of the people, artifacts and activity of Colonial America.

Guided tours of the Colonial Heritage Center and the circa 1857 Hoskins House are available Tuesday-Friday by appointment. Please call 336/545-5315 for seasonal hours and program information.

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