Rome has left a legacy that has captured the minds and imaginations of many. Most enduring may be the amazing feats of architecture and engineering that Rome spread throughout its empire. Many can still be seen today. At the center of these engineering...
Humans have always recognized electricity in lightning bolts and fur that crackles when stroked. However, the practical uses of electricity—circuits—have been discovered mostly from Eli Whitney's time to the present in simple experiments and creati...
Connecticut has a rich history of factories. From Eli Whitney’s Armory which was located on our site and built in 1798 to A.C. Gilbert’s factory Erector Square located 2 miles away in New Haven. In collaboration with Preservation Connecticut, the E...
Convene your troop and perform your original score. Before we get there we will create our instruments for the concluding performance of this summer camp.
During this week-long camp, campers will create instruments ranging from wooden whistles ...
Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing–absolutely nothing–half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
- Water Rat, Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Gramme 1908
Throughout history, it was customary for a shipb...
Physics is all around us and involves everything from the sun and moon to rainbows and electricity. We will explore the everyday and the more unusual aspects of physics. The week will consist of asking questions, making observations, testing, recording...
The Mill River is a perfect site to emulate the thoughtful treatment of light, water, and atmosphere, and mood that the Dutch Landscape painters were able to capture “en plein air.”
We will study and explore the works and styles of ...
