Students will learn about the science of ice, and understand why ice harvesting was important to farms, homes, and businesses in New York State during the 19th Century.  Due to the unpredictability of winter weather, contact the Education Coordinator directly about the details of this program.

• Available winter only
• Grades 2-12
• $4.00/student
• 90 minutes of programming

New York State Learning Standards:

• Social Studies—1
• Math, Science, Technology—1,4, 5
• ELA—1

To register for this program, contact Ryan Jones, Education Coordinator.

If you would like to find activities related to the Ice Harvest program and its themes, click the links below:

• Pre-Visit Activities to help prepare for your visit to Hanford Mills Museum:
  • Diary Entries
  • The Ice Business
  • Keeping Accounts

• Post-Visit Activities to expand your experience after a visit:
  • Create Your Own Ice House
  • Making Ice Cream
  • Ice Tool Match
  • Ice Harvest Resources

• Extra Activities to extend your learning experience:
  • Natural Resources (Pre-Visit)
  • Natural Resources (Post-Visit)
  • Reading and Analyzing Diaries

Try any of these activities even if you don’t plan a visit to Hanford Mills Museum. Used in your classroom or with your family, they are a great way to extend your Hanford Mills Museum learning experience.