A special day for children with 18th century games, contests, story telling, puppet shows, prizes, and refreshments. Free to children of all ages. 10:00-4:00. For more info contact the fort at 618.284.7230 or e-mail
ftdchart@htc.net
Activities will include:
Rope making- spin twine into your own jump rope.
Quill pen writing- Try your hand at writing with a quill pen made from a turkey feather.
Leatherwork- make a little bag to carry your treasures
Indian lore in the Native American Village
Archery-shoot a bow!
Lacrosse- Play the Native American stick ball game
See the Puppet show!
Have your face painted !
Have a bag of our tasty popcorn, made in a kettle by Fort de Chartres own "Popcorn Chefs"
Free cake and lemonade- Be the first one to find a jelly bean in your cake and you will be crowned King and Queen of Kids Day!
There will be more games:
Boule- French lawn bowling
Hoop and stick racing
Sack races
Tug of war
9 pins
and more! Come on out!
