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Program Description (1.5) – During the time of slavery, African Americans were stripped of their names, ancestral histories, and family connections. This program seeks to reclaim and honor the stories of the men, women, and children enslaved at Oatlands. Students will learn about the history of Oatlands and the people that labored to build and maintain it.  Included are discussions about Africa before enslavement, acts of resistance and resilience during slavery, and community-building during slavery and after emancipation.

Program Description (1.5) – Students explore the mansion and other buildings to learn how technology changed over time for the people who lived there.  Students will look for clues and learn about the technology added to Oatlands by both the Carter and Eustis families. They will explore the mansion and be asked to think about where bathrooms are located, how the rooms were heated and how the mansion was lit at night. Students get to use their imagination to go back in time to see the inner workings of Oatlands past and present. After the tour, students create a technology timeline to take home or participate in an instructor lead group timeline lesson.  

Pick strawberries, learn about what was grown at Oatlands, and explore the gardens. In partnership with Wegmeyer Farms.

The program is recommended for Pre-K through 5th grade but can be adjusted to accommodate other grade levels.