About+the+Walking+Tour+Project

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Armed with cameras, iPads or iPhones, the third graders spent two days in May taking walking tours of New Haven. Since we were studying early New Haven history, we decided to see some of the sights in person. Our first stop was Wooster Square. There we met Keith Gonnelly, history teacher at Hamden Hall, Wooster Square home owner and expert on all things historical about Wooster Square. He showed us around and told us many interesting stories and facts, some of which we share with you here.

Our next stop was the Quinnipiac River in Fair Haven. John Fabrizio, Fair Haven local and Hamden Hall staffer, was our guide. We learned about the oyster industry while enjoying a beautiful view up and down the river. We took a look at a few very old homes, one owned by a sea captain.

The children snapped away at Wooster Square and Fair Haven, taking photos of their assigned landmarks. Now they can share what they learned and found most interesting.

-Mrs. Schroeder, Third Grade Teacher