Baking Mrs. W.W. Mills Baking Powder Biscuits

– Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho (and unofficial in-house Chef) It can’t get much more classically American than a good old fashioned biscuit. Biscuit recipes can be simple or complex. They can be accessible or closely guarded family secrets. Using a handful of ingredients you can bake a

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Phonograph Coloring Page

Creating your favorite playlist would have taken a lot more work with our Edison phonograph than today. Enjoy today’s coloring page while listening to your favorite tunes! Click here to download today’s coloring page!

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Baking the Mrs. Prof. Beach Lemon Pie

– Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho, MA (and unofficial in-house Chef) Lemon meringue pie has stood the test of time as a refreshing spring and summer dessert. This historical recipe for “Lemon Pie” comes from Marietta’s Centennial Cookery Book (1887) provided by “Mrs. Prof. Beach.” The first thing

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The Castle’s History at Home: Recommendations from The Castle’s Staff

Our third entry is from Castle archaeologist and collections manager Wes Clarke. Wes was born where the Treaty of Greenville was signed and lived in seven different Ohio towns before completing high school.  He has undergraduate degrees in anthropology from Miami University and Prescott College, and Master’s degrees from Marietta

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Coffee Grinder Coloring Page

Who could use another cup of coffee this morning? Enjoy applying an artistic touch to today’s coloring page of this coffee grinder on display at the museum with the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air. Click here to download today’s coloring page.

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Field Desk Coloring Page

Who else is working from home?! This portable “field” desk would really come in handy right about now. Just imagine storing your home office in one small, convenient box that could be taken with you anywhere you went… at least you wouldn’t have to clean your work off the kitchen

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The Castle’s History at Home: Recommendations from The Castle’s Staff

This next post in our “History at Home” series continues our staff recommendations regarding historical topics that you can explore and experience from your home. To learn more about this series and read our Executive Director’s recommendations, click here. Our second entry is from our Education Director, Kyle Yoho. Raised

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Paper Weaving Craft

Looking for some arts and crafts activities to do at home? Download our paper loom activity and enjoy learning about the history of weaving while creating your own woven design! Click here to download the Paper Weaving Activity Sheet

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Shoes Coloring Page

Be sure to lace up, and enjoy the nice weather when we have it. We hope your shoes are much more comfortable than this pair of women’s shoes featured in today’s coloring page! Click here to download today’s coloring page.

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Pen & Paper Coloring Page

We hope you’re keeping in touch with friends and family while at home. Today we have many options to virtually stay in touch with one another. When The Castle was built, the best way to stay in touch with friends or family was to put pen to paper, like you

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