Colonial Games Day

EVER WONDER WHAT CHILDREN IN THE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY DID FOR FUN?
The Historical Society of Glastonbury (HSG) Presents Annual Colonial Games Day

In the colonial days of the 18th and early 19th century, everyone was very busy, but there was still some time for games and recreation.   Ever wonder what children played before playscapes, soccer, baseball, golf, basketball, Wii and Xbox?  Join the Historical Society of Glastonbury (HSG) on Thursday, August 15th from 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m., for Colonial Games Day, at the historic Welles-Shipman-Ward Connecticut River Valley Mansion, 972 Main Street, South Glastonbury. 
Gym teacher and HSG docent, Ann Kehl, will lead Colonial Games Day.  Groups of children (ages six thru twelve) will experience games the Welles and Shipman children would have played in their day; How many miles to Babylon, Blind Mans Buff (not bluff!), Sack Races, Hopscotch, Hoop Rolling, Stilt Walking, just to name a few games.  Juice and cookies will be served and the day will be topped off with a game of everyone’s favorite: Tug of War.
Space is limited and reservations are required.  Children ages six thru twelve welcome.  Admission is $5. 
Phone 860-633-6890 for reservations and visit www.hsgct.org for more information.