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A Day in the Life of a Townsperson

  • Date: 08/05/2022 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  
  • Location: Meridian Historical Village
    5151 Marsh Rd
    Okemos, Michigan 48864
  • Introduction: Summer Day Camp

Join the Friends of Historic Meridian for their 'Turning Back the Pages' week-long summer camp, August 1 - 5 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm each day. Each day is themed 'A Day in the Life of...'

Friday, August 5- A Day in the Life of a Townsperson

Campers will examine the differences in town life of the past. Registration is limited to children entering 3rd - 6th grades in the fall of 2022. The cost is $25 per day or $125 for the whole week. You can register your child for as many mornings as you wish or register for the full week.

Other themed days are as follows: 

  • Monday, August 1 - A Day in the Life of a Wilderness Traveler - Campers will learn about traveling west to Michigan. 
  • Tuesday, August 2 - A Day in the Life of a Log Cabin Pioneer - Campers will explore chores of log cabin living.
  • Wednesday, August 3 - A Day in the Life of a Homesteader - Campers will find out about the farming activities of the times.
  • Thursday, August 4 - A Day in the Life of an Apprentice - Campers will practice working in days gone by.

For more information about the 'Turning Back the Pages' camp, call the Meridian Historical Village at 517.347.7300.

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