Stories at the Old Schoolhouse:Ox-Cart Man, by Donald Hall (author), Barbara Cooney (illustrator)
Spend an hour at Old York, hear a story, and afterwards enjoy a related activity, or take a peek inside the York Corner Schoolhouse. The program features books that bring history alive, and teach children about life in New England.
Recommended for children ages 4 to 10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ox-Cart Man, by Donald Hall (author), Barbara Cooney (illustrator)
This classic story follows a family through the New England seasons. In the fall, the ox-cart man packs the goods his family has produced during the year and travels to Portsmouth market where he sells his goods, one by one—even his beloved ox. He buys provisions for his family, returns home, and the cycle begins again. After the story, explore the Ox-cart man’s house to find the things his family made and grew all year long.
Stories at the Old Schoolhouse:Ox-Car...
Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
July 23, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Old York Museum Center
3 Lindsay Road
York, Maine
Fees/Admission
FREE
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Helen Corbett Jones
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