Wilton Historical Society Buzz Saws, Jacks and Tops Workshop for Kids: Making a Cup and Ball Game

What could be more fun than toys? While today’s kids tend to dive into screens for a diversion, some simple toys are as much fun today as they were 200 years ago. Children in colonial times spent a lot of time working, and were eager to partake of outdoor activities, using little more than their imaginations and handmade toys and games.

Made with readily available materials, buzz saws, jacks, cup & ball, tops and other such toys will be the topic at this Saturday, March 2 workshop for kids at the Wilton Historical Society from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about how toys were made, and have everyone learn how to play jacks and Shut the Box.

For a workshop project, the kids will make buzz saws and cup & ball to bring home. Hand pies are the snack and the children will help make them.

Suggested for ages 6-12. The cost for Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child, with a maximum of $35/family. Please register via email or by calling 203.762.7257.