Follow the path of pioneers, and lead your students to new opportunities, with a richness that only place-based, experiential learning can provide. Programs for the classroom and lifelong learning are available throughout the year.
About Education at Hale Farm & Village
The rhythm of daily life, stories and songs, farm animals and gardens, and Early American craft and trade demonstrations are all part of your visit to Hale Farm & Village. Investigate rural community roles, spark STEM learning, or walk the path of 19th century entrepreneurs.
Experience 19th century rural life, with farm animals, craft demonstrations, science explorations, and literature connections, with plenty to feed curious young minds!
Follow the path of pioneers, and lead your students to new opportunities, with a richness that only place-based, experiential learning can provide.
Each experience aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards in content areas including Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Math and Financial Literacy.
For Schools & Teachers
Schedule your program today! Email halereservations@wrhs.org. or call (330) 666-3711 x 1720.
Thanks to the generosity of the GAR Foundation and the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, select programs are available at no cost; including free transportation and classroom materials for Akron Public Schools, Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Cleveland Charter Schools. Email halereservations@wrhs.org to learn if your classroom qualifies.
Experience 19th century rural life, with farm animals, craft demonstrations, science explorations, and literature connections, with plenty to feed curious young minds!
Follow the path of pioneers, and lead your students to new opportunities, with a richness that only place-based, experiential learning can provide.
Each experience aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards in content areas including Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Math and Financial Literacy.
Current Educational Offerings
Kids in Communities from Long Ago
Discover how families lived, worked and played in the 19th century Western Reserve!
Interactive lessons in historic homes, animals on the farm, and spaces to explore inside and out. Demonstrations of early American crafts & trades including candle making, spinning, blacksmithing, glassblowing and pottery amaze young visitors while providing strong STEM connections.
This program supports Ohio’s Learning Standards in Social Studies, Language Arts & Science; downloadable classroom resources provided.
Best for: all ages! This program is perfect for younger scholars from pre-K through grade 3 but is easily tailored to students in the middle grades and high school. Ask us how we can fit our interactive programs to your classroom.
The Market and Me
Made possible by generous support from the GAR Foundation
Producers of goods, providers of services, buyers and sellers convene in a lively exploration of the marketplace. Experience first-hand how a growing population, rich natural resources, innovations in transportation and the spark of a creative community helped the region grow. This program supports Ohio’s Learning Standards for grade 3 in Social Students, Language Arts, and Financial Literacy.
Best for: 3rd grade students curious about money and how a business begins. Our newest entry in YEE for CLE, the Youth Entrepreneurship Education continuum of the Western Reserve Historical Society. [include link to full YEE for CLE webpage]
The Roots of Entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio
Made possible by generous support from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation
The Roots of Entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio Youth Entrepreneurship Education program engages students as they determine the resources necessary to meet basic needs, produce items for sale, provide services, and participate in the marketplace for profit in the 19th century. Meet people in progress on the road to entrepreneurship! Do they have what it takes to succeed?
This program supports Ohio’s Learning Standards in Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics & Financial Literacy; downloadable classroom resources provided.
Best for: grades 4 and up. Additional support available through high school. Part of YEE for CLE, the continuum of Youth Entrepreneurship Education at the Western Reserve Historical Society. [include link to YEE for CLE web page]
Civics Education Experience: The Genius of Freedom
What are the rights and responsibilities of a citizen? Through a series of dramatic vignettes, experience the complex story of freedom and the quest for equality following the Civil War.
From Ohio’s Learning Standards for Social Studies in grades 4-8 and primary and secondary sources, students follow the timeline from the Emancipation Proclamation, the Civil Rights Acts of America’s Reconstruction period, and the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution.
Best for: grades 5 and up as a stand-alone experience or as an extension of classroom civics lessons.
Special Seasonal Programs,
included with core experiences for school & youth:
Maple Sugar Festival (March) and Harvest Festival (October) are high-interest seasonal programs and include the same amazing learning experiences as Kids in Communities from Long Ago, The Market and Me, and Roots of Entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio, such as early American crafts & trades, farm fields and gardens, animals and occupations and daily life in the village and on the farm.
These programs support Ohio’s Learning Standards in Social Studies, Language Arts & Science; downloadable classroom resources provided in addition to core program guides.
Available Now: Distance Learning with Hale Farm & Village
Kids in Communities from Long Ago (grades K-4), Market and Me (grade 3) and The Roots of Entrepreneurship (grade 4 support Ohio’s Learning Standards in Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Financial Literacy.
- Live video classes
- Digital resource bank
Summer Self-Guided Tour of Hale Farm & Village
Perfect for summer days, the farm and village are yours to explore! Feel the rough walls of the First Settlement cabin, and imagine the hands behind the marks on each log. See the gentle power of the oxen team, and the skill of the drivers guiding them. Hear the sounds of the farmyard, from the plaintive bleat of the sheep to the cheerful cheep of the chickens. Be amazed by the tradespeople, using heat to change ordinary materials – wax, glass, iron, clay – into items both useful and beautiful.
For Lifelong Learning
Hale Farm After Dark
Join us for adults-only history happy hours and explore 19th century skills and experiences in unique ways! PLEASE NOTE: most Hale Farm After Dark events are Open House style, meaning guests may arrive at any point in the evening. Exceptions will be noted.)
Local Libation Partners
- Great Lakes Brewing Co.
- CLE Urban Winery
- Bent Ladder Ciders
- Western Reserve Distillery
Hale Farm After Dark events include
- Party area with local food & drink highlights
- Ongoing tables, tours, and interactive activities
- Special timed demos or experiences
- 19th century skills and experiences explored in fun, modern ways!
Hands on Hale! Family Learning
Family learning days on the farm with special activities geared toward early childhood development. Hosted the fourth Saturday of each month, (Jun. – Oct.). 2024 Dates will be posted soon.
Oct 28- Slightly Spooky Storytelling
Hours: 10-4pm
Regular admission, tickets available at the door.
Join us for a slightly-spooky pre-Halloween party of historic proportions! Costumes encouraged (for all ages), as you Trick or Treat across Hale Farm historic grounds while enjoying some ‘slightly’ spooky storytelling and special storybook-themed activities for the whole family.
Check back for more information on featured activities and the daily schedule!
Workshops
New dates and workshop descriptions coming soon!
- Knitting Series
- Glassblowing
- Pottery
Please review the program options above, and then submit this form to inquire about booking at Hale Farm and Village. A member of the Education Department will be in touch as soon as possible to answer any questions and confirm your booking.
