Hands on History: The Presidents
Presidents from New York: A Presidents Day Weekend Workshop for Kids
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend by discovering how New York State helped shape the presidency! In this fun, interactive workshop, young participants will learn about three U.S. Presidents with New York connections (FDR, Theodore Roosevelt, and Martin Van Buren) and explore what their lives were like beyond the White House.
Through stories, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate discussion, kids will discover how these presidents grew up, what challenges they faced, and how New York influenced their paths to leadership. Along the way, participants will think about qualities like responsibility, curiosity, and perseverance—and how anyone can be a leader in their own community.
This workshop is designed to be educational, engaging, making it a perfect way for families to enjoy Presidents Day Weekend together.
This workshop is open to children ages 5-10 years old. Space is limited to 10 children.
A parent or guardian must remain with the child/children during the workshop
Workbooks provided by Presidents For Kids
Cost to attend: $3.00 per child No fee for accompanying parent or guardian