Pines Elementary School second graders visited the historic Nassakeag (South Setauket) Schoolhouse at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook for an immersive history lesson.
The students dressed for the occasion, wearing 1800s clothing, to fully transport themselves back in time. They practiced penmanship with pen and ink, solved arithmetic problems on slate boards and performed chores like sawing wood. The students also learned about rural traditions, such as bringing the family dog to school. After a productive day, they enjoyed recess on the museum's beautiful grounds.
