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Backus Page House Pioneer and Nature Adventure Day Camp--July 30th
On Thursday July 30th, children learned rug hooking in the Backus Page House with Stacie Littlejohn.
The activity was one of many during the museums Pioneer & Nature Adventure Day Camp for children ages 6 to 12. Each day centers around themes that relate to pioneer life, local history and the environment. The second week of day camp runs August 10th to 14th. A highlight of these camps is always the opportunity for the children to interact and learn with local history experts.
During her presentation, Stacie explained that rug hooking is a craft which was brought to the area 200 years ago. It started in the eastern seaboard in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and the thirteen colonies and settlers brought the craft with them when they came to the Talbot settlement in 1809. Rug hooking used fabric strips from worn garments and burlap bags. It was a "chore of poverty" seen more in rural areas. People in cities and towns tended to be more wealthy and could afford rugs.
Pictured below are Stacie demonstrating, Sarah Nagy from the Day Camp assisting and several camp participants trying their hand at hooking.
