They called it work, we call it fun!
In the 1800s, if you needed it … you made it yourself.
In the new Hay Activity Center, learn by doing as you try your hand at a wide assortment of nineteenth-century crafts. You can tin-punching, top-painting, weave, dip candles, design a quilt square, and more. One ticket allows you to enjoy the wide variety of crafts in an area designed for family fun. Take your creations home to remember your visit to Roscoe Village!
Ticket Prices
Adults: $13.00
Seniors: $13.00
Students: $13.00
RVF Members: $10.00
RVF Student Members: $10.00
Family (2 adults + 2 kids): $48.00
Each family Add-On: $9.00
Ages 2 and under: Free
Groups of ten or more:
Adults $11.00 each Students: $11.00 each
Candle Dipping
We take light for granted now but lighting up a room wasn’t just a flip of a switch in the 19th century. Learn the important task of hand-dipping a small wick into warm wax to form your very own pair of candles.
- Recommended for Grade K and higher
Weaving
The earliest weavers used a slotted wooden frame, yarn and their fingers to practice their craft. Participants can duplicate these early methods to create their small (approx. 2” square) weaving to take home.
- Recommended for Grade 4 and higher
- Limited to 20 participants per session.
- Younger children can successfully complete this craft, but may need additional adult assistance
- As practice, it may be helpful for school students to make a woven paper craft before their visit to Roscoe Village
Rope Making
When the captain needed rope to secure his canal boat to its moorings, he made a visit to the local rope-maker. Join in the fun of twisting rope from simple jute twine. The length of rope can be left intact or you can add knots and cut into souvenir sections for each member in your group.
- Appropriate for all ages
More Information
- Discounted for groups of 10 or more
- Unless otherwise noted, each activity can accommodate up to 30 participants at one time and is structured to last 20 – 30 minutes
