Distance Learning

The Works of Faith: The Hunt Family Legacy

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies

When Richard P. Hunt first came to Waterloo, NY in 1821, he found a boom town. From nine houses in 1815, Waterloo had grown to more than two hundred buildings and five hundred people in six short years. Richard and his fourth wife, Jane, were closely associated with local Quaker families, and intimately engaged in local business ventures. These connections brought them to financial and social influence in the area. Through their faith and their industry they effected change in the community, and beyond. Explore their works--from the Underground Railroad to their woolen mill, to the tea party that set off a rebellion.

Contact our Education Specialist to schedule this ranger talk for your class. Appropriate for upper elementary to adult.

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Last updated: December 16, 2022