Spend an hour at Old York, hearing a story that highlights New England history and culture. Afterwards, enjoy a related activity or take a peek inside Old York’s one-room schoolhouse.

This week, we’re reading Made by Hand by Carole Lexa Schaefer and Becca Stadtlander. Before busy machines in factories built most of what we need and use, people crafted these items by hand. From dolls to a globe, a butter churn to a rocking horse, this book brings handmade objects to life. After the story, use a butter churn to make your own butter.