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"Education is an important part of our
mission at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources," said IDNR
Director Joel Brunsvold. "Getting an education on how education
happened in the ‘old days’ is a great way to meet our mission --
plus, everyone involved has a good time."
A "schoolmarm" dressed in period
clothing will teach historically accurate lessons and games.
Activities include reading lessons from McGuffy's Readers,
penmanship practice, a spelling bee and old-fashioned recess games
such as "Simon Says" and "Red Rover."
Participants are invited to dress in
old-fashioned clothing and should bring a sack lunch. Cost is $10
per child, and advance registration is required. To register, please
call (309) 547-3721.
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 The Dickson Mounds branch of the
Illinois State Museum is located between Lewistown and Havana off
routes 78 and 97. The museum is open free to the public from 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Tours and special programs are available
for groups with reservations.
For more information call (309)
547-3721 or TTY (217) 782-9175 or visit
www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/dickson/.
[Illinois
Department of Natural Resources news release]
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