Stepping Back In Time 1900s

Experience life as an Edwardian child in our authentic township. Role play the etiquette and behaviour of the 1900s. Experience how life in the past was different from today. (Maximum 75 students)

Choose FOUR of the following activities-
Arcadia Picture Theatre

See movies or slides relevant to your visit in an old-style, miniature picture theatre.

Bakery

Find out about the wood fired brick oven and make a delicious biscuit to take home.

School house

Experience the discipline of school life 100 years ago with Miss or Mr Black in an authentic classroom setting. (An adapted programme is used for year 1-2).

Heritage games

Play traditional school yard games of the Edwardian era.

General Store

Become a shop apprentice in Hill’s General Store. Wrap packages, weigh rice and make up a basket of goods. See merchandise of the past.

House work

Roll up your sleeves and get involved with washing and other household chores of the past with Mrs Grey.

Telephone: (03) 384 6492
Email: heritage@ferrymead.org.nz