California History at Fort Cross
California History at Fort Cross
Click here to register on the CFSSD website
From the Rancheros to the 49ers, learn about the early days of California! Take home some treasures!
Nature Walk through the Native Village: See the wikkiup in progress as we talk about native history. Learn to identify local plants and animals.
Adobe Brick Making: An overview of California Missions with hands-on adobe brick making.
Gold Panning and sluicing: Find out how to identify real gold and learn the miner's panning technique.
Music & Hoedown: Folk dancing with jug band participation! One of the ways the town would gather together for some fun!
Tomahawk Throwing: At the end of a long day of hard labor, miners and mountain men would enjoy throwing a few axes.
Rope Making & Rope Games: Simple mechanics, some twine, and a little elbow grease is all it takes to make a rope! Then we'll prepare to be cowboys by learning how to lasso! And then we'll see who can win a game of tug o'war!
Mountain Man Camp: Visit the lonely camp with the lean-to shelter and help identify the different furs and hides.
Reptiles: Learn about some native critters and others that were traded from far and wide.
When: Wednesday, April 28th, 9:45 AM (Will last 3 to 4 hours)
Where: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA
Who: Members of any CFS support group and CFS Associate Members
Cost: $21.00 per person, payment must be made at the time of reservation.
This is about 1.5 hours from San Diego and the tour will last 3 to 4 hours, so plan for a fun filled day!
Date – Time
April 28, 2021
– 9:45 AM
Location
4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA
Additional Information
California History at Fort Cross
Click here to register on the CFSSD website
From the Rancheros to the 49ers, learn about the early days of California! Take home some treasures!
Nature Walk through the Native Village: See the wikkiup in progress as we talk about native history. Learn to identify local plants and animals.
Adobe Brick Making: An overview of California Missions with hands-on adobe brick making.
Gold Panning and sluicing: Find out how to identify real gold and learn the miner's panning technique.
Music & Hoedown: Folk dancing with jug band participation! One of the ways the town would gather together for some fun!
Tomahawk Throwing: At the end of a long day of hard labor, miners and mountain men would enjoy throwing a few axes.
Rope Making & Rope Games: Simple mechanics, some twine, and a little elbow grease is all it takes to make a rope! Then we'll prepare to be cowboys by learning how to lasso! And then we'll see who can win a game of tug o'war!
Mountain Man Camp: Visit the lonely camp with the lean-to shelter and help identify the different furs and hides.
Reptiles: Learn about some native critters and others that were traded from far and wide.
When: Wednesday, April 28th, 9:45 AM (Will last 3 to 4 hours)
Where: 4425 Hwy 78, Santa Ysabel, CA
Who: Members of any CFS support group and CFS Associate Members
Cost: $21.00 per person, payment must be made at the time of reservation.
This is about 1.5 hours from San Diego and the tour will last 3 to 4 hours, so plan for a fun filled day!