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Kids were treated to an afternoon of Civil War inspired activities showcasing how the DuPont Company and its employees played a large role in producing gunpowder used by the Union Army.
Dressed in traditional nineteenth century garb, the Hagley Creek Kids educated visitors on the differences of past and present care packages for soldiers to the average meal a Civil War solider would eat.
At the July 12 event, “Gunpowder and the Civil War at Hagley,” children were also invited to create a care package for members of the Delaware Air National Guard stationed in Afghanistan. Visitors could also write letters or draw pictures for the soldiers. Visitors who brought an item for a care package received $1 off admission.
The Hagley Creek Kids program began in 2001 as a youth volunteer program and in 2007, was developed into a youth leadership and development program. Currently, there are 21 Creek Kids in grades 9-12 and 30 Junior Creek Kids in grades 6-9. Creek Kids volunteer almost 100 hours over the course of the program, from November through August.
Akshata Yalvigi, 15, attends Avon Grove Charter School, and was a Junior Creek Kid last year.
“There is so much history in this place, and it’s interesting being so close to it,” she said. “I also like dressing up.”
The final Creek Kids events will be held on Aug. 16 and 21 at and is dubbed “The Natural World of the Brandywine.” This program will include games, history, food, and make-and-take-crafts.
Kids were treated to an afternoon of Civil War inspired activities showcasing how the DuPont Company and its employees played a large role in producing gunpowder used by the Union Army.
Dressed in traditional nineteenth century garb, the Hagley Creek Kids educated visitors on the differences of past and present care packages for soldiers to the average meal a Civil War solider would eat.
At the July 12 event, “Gunpowder and the Civil War at Hagley,” children were also invited to create a care package for members of the Delaware Air National Guard stationed in Afghanistan. Visitors could also write letters or draw pictures for the soldiers. Visitors who brought an item for a care package received $1 off admission.
The Hagley Creek Kids program began in 2001 as a youth volunteer program and in 2007, was developed into a youth leadership and development program. Currently, there are 21 Creek Kids in grades 9-12 and 30 Junior Creek Kids in grades 6-9. Creek Kids volunteer almost 100 hours over the course of the program, from November through August.
Akshata Yalvigi, 15, attends Avon Grove Charter School, and was a Junior Creek Kid last year.
“There is so much history in this place, and it’s interesting being so close to it,” she said. “I also like dressing up.”
The final Creek Kids events will be held on Aug. 16 and 21 at and is dubbed “The Natural World of the Brandywine.” This program will include games, history, food, and make-and-take-crafts.
