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Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids over Spring Break? Keeler Activity Kits are on sale now at Keeler Tavern Museum and History Center, either online or in the museum shop. The thoughtfully curated kits use core KTM&HC school programs to teach about state and local history in an engaging way. They explore unique stories from the museum that bring the history of where we live to life. All kits complement each other and build upon stories found in “Where I Live: Connecticut,” a resource developed by Connecticut Explored & CT History For Kids that talks about the history, culture, and geography of Connecticut. Kits range in price from $10 to $26 and are designed for kids in grades 3-5.
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