Colonial Crafts: Make a Punched Tin Lantern in the Time Travelers KidStudio

In conjunction with Greenwich historical Societys current exhibition, Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, the Time Travelers KidStudio returns through June 2025! Step back in time and learn how kids lived in Greenwich 250 years ago. Every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon will feature a new guided craft or activity inspired by the colonial era. Children up to age 12 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.

On Saturday, April 26, the KidStudio will offer creating punched tin lanterns! Before flashlights and streetlamps, everyone living in colonial America owned a tin lantern. The perforations in the tin allowed light to shine through and often were a decorative design feature. Try your hand at making your own tin lantern out of a recycled soda can. Bring it home and place a tealight inside to see your design illuminated!