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  • About
  • Visit
  • Events
  • Exhibits
    • Permanent Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Upcoming Exhibits
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    • School Programs
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Home schoolers visit the southeast museum

Dr. Deborah Oswald presents Brewster: Then & Now

 📚✨ At the Southeast Museum, fun meets learning for all ages! Our home schoolers had a fantastic time exploring and listening to a presentation given by our Exec Director, Deborah Oswald on Brewster: Then & Now. It's great to see students engage with history in such an interactive way! 🏛️   Join us and discover the rich heritage of Brewster!  #SoutheastMuseum #LearningThroughDiscovery #BrewsterHistory 

School Programs

Schedule a program at your location or at the Southeast Museum!

The museum offers a wide variety of educational programs for local school groups, from Pre-K through fifth grade. Presentations on 19th-century life, mining, railroads and folklore are among the many subjects offered.

Programs are available at the museum or can be brought to your school group or after-school program. Contact the museum for further information on fees and programs.


The Southeast Museum’s programs and services are made possible by support from the Town of Southeast, Putnam County Government, membership, fundraising drives, and the private sector.


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Museum Educator visits Brewster School

Past Events

North Salem fourth graders uncover town's revolutionary past

Dr. Debbie Oswald Brings Revolutionary War Tales to Life for 4th Graders Studying American History

Dr. Debbie Oswald Brings Revolutionary War Tales to Life for 4th Graders Studying American History

"Imagine being in lawless North Salem, maybe you're a patriot, but your next-door neighbor is a loyalist and you can't trust anyone," said Oswald. “North Salem was dangerous. But remember, there's no internet, no cellphones, no telephones, you'd basically have to yell for help.”

Read the full article on Halston Media News

CV STARR Intermediate SCHOOL

Colonial Fair - February 7

  

Deborah Oswald, Executive Director will be bringing a traveling trunk to the 4th Grade students at CV Starr Intermediate School during their Colonial Fair. The students will have the opportunity to delve into the trunk and try on clothes, handle objects, and explore the sights and sounds of colonial life.

JFK Elementary School

Brewster - Then & Now: March 5th and 13th

  

Deborah Oswald, Executive Director will be presenting to the 1st & 2nd Graders @ JFK Elementary School on “Brewster: Then & Now” that compares images of community service providers, such as police, firefighters, teachers, postal workers, etc. of the past with images of community helpers today. Students will have the opportunity to learn about how these services were delivered in their community a century ago.

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Step into a world of wonder and awe at Southeast Museum Museum. Our exhibits showcase the brilliance of human creativity and the wonders of nature. Immerse yourself in art, history, and science, and be inspired by the incredible stories behind each artifact. Come visit us and experience the magic of Southeast Museum.

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