It is ironic
that this month's
vacation rewind
is a field trip
from our daughter's
fourth grade class visit
to our State Capitol
to
learn
understand
witness
the
history and democracy
of our State Govt.
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Fourth grade curriculum
focuses on State History
(so this trip is intended/intentioned to provide
in-person experiences to reinforce that learning)
Day 1-
Our trip began early morning
(coffee in hand)
as we boarded the motor coach
American Christian Tours
for a 3-day all inclusive
journey upstate to explore
California's rich heritage
through the context of
history and culture
first stop...
Hilmar Cheese Factory
Take a virtual tour
We stopped for a lesson, and the kids even had
time to make and taste fresh vanilla ice cream!
Day 2-
California State Capitol Building
a private tour of the Capitol Grounds and
the opportunity to "hear a motion" on the floor
(We stood beneath the dome and sang for a
true sense of the power held within this space)
The sound of children singing
together in harmony is priceless...
California State Railroad Museum
for digital exhibits, weekly story time and
activities, or to become a Junior Engineer
Day 3-
Indian Museum
Exhibits highlighting the Native people of CA, indigenous culture, and historical artifacts
Sutter's Fort
We arrived just in time for the private guided tour to
meet the blacksmith, and re-enactors in period costume
Hand-churned butter anyone?
Our final stop...
Panning for Gold
a "Gold Rush" experience
inviting the children to remove their shoes
and wade through the American River to search
(while learning) to distinguish rocks from gold
Gold was discovered in Coloma on January 24, 1848
Always remember Baby girl,
that the true treasure you seek
...is within!
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for adults and children of every age
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