The Newtown Historical Society's annual Summer History Week took place at the Matthew Curtiss House Museum, 44 Main Street, from July 16 to 20.To learn more about the Newtown Historical Society, visit newtownhistory.org.

Mairin Hayes. Everyone participating wore traditional attire appropriate to the 1700s.

Campers ages 8 through 10 immersed themselves in the world of old-fashioned colonial living under the guidance of volunteers, including Melissa Houston, Gordon Williams, and

Activities throughout the week ranged from baking cobbler in the historic kitchen's open hearth, to punching tin lanterns and weaving baskets, to playing the game of Graces - just to name a few.

On the last day of camp, the students prepared handmade vanilla ice cream to be enjoyed among themselves and with their families.