Education

It has always been important to the Ulster County Clerk’s Office to reach out to our educators & students and involve them in the documented history of our county. We hope the resources available on our website and in the office will be useful tools for educators and students at all levels.

For Teachers

Wiltwyck: A look at Life in a Dutch 17th Century Ulster County Town

A curriculum appropriate for grades four through seven. Using historical records, students will delve into the life and times of a 17th century Dutch Colonial family to ..

A look at Life in a Dutch 17th Century Ulster County Town

When Cultures Collide: The Story of the Esopus Natives and their Encounter with European Colonialism

This curriculum consists of fourteen (14) Lesson Plans, which are based on pre-written history artifacts and historical documents. Each lesson plan provides teachers and students with Document-Based ..

The Story of the Esopus Natives and their Encounter with European Colonialism

When Cultures Collide Archaeology Add-on

A PDF of Powerpoint slides focusing on field archaeology featuring images of archaeological finds and techniques.

When Cultures Collide Archaeology Add-on

Who'll Weep for Me? - A Teacher's Guide to The Rise of the Poorhouse System in Ulster County

A curriculum appropriate for fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth grades. The curriculum gives students an opportunity to examine and interpret archival documents that reveal the social and ..

Who'll Weep for Me?

For Students

Biographies for Kids Activity Booklet

In this fun book you will learn all about biographies and autobiographies with a very special helper, Betsy Bookworm!

Biographies for Kids Booklet

Colonial Games

A fun program to give students the opportunity to learn about and participate in activies that were popular in the Colonial era.

Colonial Games

Colonial Kingston Coloring Book

Illustrations and text about the history of Kingston, New York from 1609 to 1784. The Coloring Book is posted here with permission from the former Stockade Committee ..

Colonial Kingston Coloring Book

Color Ulster County

A coloring page featuring some of the many industries that have existed throughout the county's history.

Color Ulster County

Dutch Dilemmas

Learn about Ulster County's earliest records in this document-based activity booklet that is fun for kids of all ages.

Dutch Dilemmas

Exploring Ulster County for Kids

Take a historical trip around Ulster County with Carla the Car in this fun, fact-filled activity booklet.

Exploring Ulster County for Kids

Genealogy for Kids

What is the Census? What is Genealogy? How do I make a Family Tree? Answer these questions and more in this fun and fact-filled activity booklet with ..

Genealogy for Kids

Maps for Kids

Why are maps important? Where can you find maps? What can you do with a map? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fun, ..

Maps for Kids

Mystery Explorer

A fun puzzle activity created for the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial events in 2009.

Mystery Explorer

Persen House for Kids

Take a tour through one of Ulster County’s oldest homes with special guide Archie Ant! Learn about the first owner, the archaeological dig, and the special events ..

Persen House for Kids

Archives for Kids

Answer questions, solve puzzles, play games and more in this fun and fact-filled activity book all about Archives.

Archives for Kids

Exploring Ulster County Poster Exhibit Program

The Exploring Ulster County Poster Project is an exhibit of colorful, insightful and imaginative posters! In 2013, fourth grade students from public and private ..

DISCOVERY: A Poster Project Exhibit Program

The Discovery Poster Project Exhibition is an exhibit of colorful, insightful and imaginative posters on the theme of “Discovery”. In 2009, fourth grade students from 31 ..