At-Home Crafts and Activities

The Museum is continuously working to bring its in-gallery experiences and programming to our digital visitors.

Check out a selection of crafts and activities below that families can make and do at home with just a few commonly found household supplies. All crafts and activities include downloadable, printable PDF instructions.

History in the Making Crafts

Make a Hessian Helmet
Make a Mini General Washington Tent
German "Scherenschnitte" (Paper Cutting)
Make Your Own Wampum Belt
Make Your Own Punched Tin Craft
Make a Whirligig
Etch Your Own Powder Horn
Create a Cross-Stitch Sampler
Paper Cutting a Mother's Day Card
Create a Commemorative Ribbon

At-Home Activities
Join the Army Card Game
Play Our Fox and Geese Game
Play a Game of Whist