Journey
to the Middle Ages
Explore the historic role cathedrals played as centers of culture, worship, art, music and science. Discover how St. John the Divine is like a medieval
cathedral. Optional Hands-on Activity: Create a brass rubbing
of Pilgrim's Pavement.
This program addresses the following New York State Learning Standards:
English Language Arts - 1, 3, 4 Social Studies - 1, 2 Arts - 3, 4
Medieval Arts Workshop
Discover the arts of the Middle Ages and cathedral building. Carve a block of limestone, create an illuminated letter, design a "stained glass" collage, weave on a loom, make a brass rubbing, and sculpt a clay gargoyle.
This program addresses the following New York State Learning Standards:
English Language Arts - 1, 3, 4 Social Studies - 2 Arts - 1, 2, 3, 4
