The Farmers’ Museum and The Fenimore Art Museum are excited to announce their Spring Teachers’ Workshop on Friday April 7^th.

Schedule for workshops:

MORNING:

9 – 9:15 a.m. – auditorium for welcome address by Garet Livermore, VP of Education

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. – keynote address by Gerry Holzman, Empire State Carousel

Workshops on The Farmers’ Museum side

1^st session workshops - 2 concurrent sessions: 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Choose one of two workshops:

· Introduction to The Farmers’ Museum Highlight Tour – Sean Robinson

· Bump Tavern – Gerry Holzman – Carousel Curriculum Workshop

12 – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH, Main Barn at The Farmers’ Museum

AFTERNOON:

2^nd session workshops, on Fenimore Art Museum side - 2 concurrent sessions: 1: 15 – 2:30 p.m.

Choose from one of two workshops:

· Harvest of History: Teaching our Agricultural Heritage – Megan Kirkpatrick

· Introduction to Fenimore Art Museum Highlight Tour – Kevin Gray

The workshop is $30 a person including lunch. Reservations can be made by calling 607 547 1410.

Megan Kirkpatrick

Manager of Statewide Programs &

New York State History Day Coordinator

New York State Historical Association

607.547.1534