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Preserving and Sharing Guilford's Treasures
P.O. Box 363, Guilford, Connecticut 06437 ~ (203) 453-2263 ~ Registered 501c3 Non-Profit
Our Mission: To collect, preserve and share the history of Guilford, Connecticut for present and future generations.
Registration open for Summer Camps 2024
Historical American Girl Doll Camp July 8-12
Medad Stone Tavern Museum
9:30am-12:30pm
Colonial Camp August 5-9
Thomas Griswold House Museum
9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $125
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First, register your child by email to:
Registration Closed
Please, mention which camp, your contact information and name of child.
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Second, click below for payment.
Payment also accepted by check sent to the Guilford Keeping Society P. O. Box 363 Guilford, CT 06437.
Summer Camps
The GKS runs two camps during the summer, both with the intention of getting its participants to understand how the lives of those in earlier times were.
The American Girl Doll Camp, held at the Medad Stone Tavern, is also one week that uses the historic American Girl dolls. The activities allow for the kids to learn about pastimes and tasks, much like the Colonial Camp. However, it is not strictly focused on colonial times. Each doll from a different time period is showcased every day to represent a different day in age to study. From this, the kids who join are able to have fun with the American Dolls while learning with them.
The Colonial Camp at the Thomas Griswold House is similar to Early Guilford Day, as there are hands on activities in relation to colonial Guilford. Instead of lasting one day, though, it is the entire week. Activities involve the pastimes of colonial children as well as some jobs that needed to be performed in the household. There is also an opportunity to taste a baked treat from the time period as a snack. This camp appeals to both boys and girls who want to learn about the town's past and have a good time.
American Girl Doll Camp Photo Gallery
Dressing dolls
Basket weaving
Colonial games
Colonial Camp Photo Gallery
Whitfield Museum Trip
Stenciled pillows
Spoon dolls
Making scones
Decorated boxes
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