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| Maxwell House |
On the occasion of
the Halloween day, The Maxwell House held a celebration for children ages three
to six years. Children with their parents could enjoy reading stories in
versions of fear. Kristin Read, who was
dressed in clothes of the colonial times, conducted the animation of these
children's stories.
While reading the
stories Kristin, children, and their parents made a circle on the kitchen floor
where everyone was responsible for some object to emit sounds that contribute
to make reading more participatory and fun for the children.
Upon completion of reading as part of a tour of the old house, the children could perform some art works, which children took home at the end to their families.
The
children had the experience to know about items from 1800s, which were daily
use at that time and how they were used, as well as materials that were
manufactured. Children and families
could see cookware, dining room, fireplace, and much other stuff.
The museum
The Maxwell House
(a Currently a museum) was built 1752, and according the Warren Historic Sites brochure
is "the earliest surviving house on Warren's waterfront, distinctive for
its great center chimney, steep gable and handmade bricks laid in Flemish bond
style."
The building is located on Church and Water Street in Warren, RI. It was bought and restored by the Massasoit Historical Association in 1976. It is open to visitors on guided tours by appointment on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. visits. Phone 401-245-0392.
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