School Programs, Public Programs
The Rosson House Museum provides many education opportunities.
We offer school programs and history programs for
children, families, and adults.
School Programs
What was life like in late 19th century and early 20th century Phoenix? How
does Phoenix then compare to the city today? Who were the families who
lived in the Rosson House? Were there children? What did they look like?
Did they go to school? What did they wear and eat? What games did they
play? What kind of toys did they have? Was Arizona a state yet?
Children have many questions about the history of the Rosson House
Museum. Our school programs introduce students to the families who lived
at the Rosson House and life in Phoenix and Arizona from 1895 to 1915.
We believe programs, which include tours, should be interactive, fun, and
engaging.
Beginning September 20, 2011, the Rosson House Museum offers
new program packages for schools. We have a new, expanded
program for fourth grader classes and basic program packages for
other levels. Our education staff continues to develop programs for
other grades. All programs are offered to public schools, private
schools, as well as homeschool groups. Book a school program today.
Contact Marilyn Sklar, Director of Education and Communications, at
education@rossonhousemuseum.org, or 602.261.8948. School programs
begin September 20, 2011.
Program Descriptions
Intensive & Interactive School Program
“A Child’s Life in 1900 Phoenix”
Aaron Goldberg and his family were the second residents of the Rosson
House at the turn of the century. Mr. Goldberg was a merchant and
territorial legislator. In fact, he was the author of the bill which made
Phoenix Arizona’s capital. Mr. Goldberg lived in the Rosson House with his
wife, Carrie; daughters, Hazel and Selma; and son, Chester. In this two-
hour program tailored for fourth graders, students learn about the Goldbergs,
especially the children and their lives in 1900 Phoenix. Pupils will:
*Take a 30-minute tour of the Rosson House Museum to discover about
domestic and social lives of the Goldbergs and life in Arizona in 1900
*Analyze primary source documents, which includes 1900 census entries,
photographs, newspaper articles, and an autograph book owned by Hazel
Goldberg
*Do hands-on chores urban children would have participated
in, such as washing using a scrub board, a hand-crank washing machine
wringer, and clothesline; ironing using a cool temperature sadiron and
period ironing board; and cleaning rugs with rugbeaters. Students will use
a combination of original and reproduction artifacts.
*Learn games played by children both at school and at home, including the
all-time favorite hoop and stick.
This program is currently geared for fourth grade classrooms. It meets the
following state standards:
Strand 1/Concept 1/PO2 & PO3
Strand 1/Concept 7/PO1-PO4
Strand 3/Concept 1/PO3
Cost: $6/students, $6/ chaperones, Free/teachers.
(Note: This program’s content is two hours in length. With lunch, the onsite time
is 2.5 hours.)
Standard School Program – A guided 60-minute tour of the Rosson House
Museum and Hands-On House. Cost: $3/student, $4/chaperones, Free/
teachers.
Combination School Program – A guided 90-minute tour of the Rosson
House Museum, Hands-On House, and Arizona Doll and Toy Museum.
Cost: $5/students, $7/chaperones, Free/teachers.
School Program Policies
All school programs must be made at least two weeks in advance. A 50%
payment is required upon booking. Remaining payment is required two
days before program date. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, Discover), cash, check, money order, or purchase order.
For programs cancelled one week before scheduled date, a 100% refund
will be made. Cancellations made at least two dates before program date
will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be made for cancellations less
than 48 hours before scheduled date.
Download the rest of the Rosson House Museum school program policies
here.
Questions? Please contact Marilyn Sklar, 602.261.8948, or
education@rossonhousemuseum.org.
Public Programs
The Rosson House Museum has programs for all ages: children, families,
and adults. For the latest calendar of events, click here.