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Amerian Revolution Field Trip
Guest Comments
(Kids' Version)
Thank you for a wonderful field trip yesterday! Since I am New England
born and bred, I wondered how you could live up to my Revolutionary War
expectations. Well I must say you surpassed them!
Thank you from the entire 5th grade class at the Academy of Academic
Excellence! We had a great time! All of you did a bang up job and we
plan on returning next year.
Thanks again!
--Donna
Academy for Academic Excellence
Our 8th graders had a superb field trip to your
Revolutionary War session in December. I was truly impressed with the
professionalism, dedication, authenticity and true-life experiences the
students enjoyed. (I was a docent for Massachusetts historical sites,
as well as for the Ventura County Historical Society.)
--Judith Nelson
Riverside, California
It goes a long way when you show a child a book
with information about the history of the world they live in. When you
give that same child the opportunity to see it first hand, hear, and
feel the sounds of the past now you have given that child a lesson that
will last a life-time. God Bless You!
--Paul Francis
Oceanside, California
I would just like to thank you immensely for
the wonderful adventure you and your staff took my students on
yesterday. They came to school today with a true love of the country
and a renewed love of history. They read a story in class today called,
"...If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution" and as soon as
the story was over, the talk about yesterday began. They loved every
minute of their time there...Thank you once again for all of your hard
work in bring this period of
history to life for my students.
Lisa Digrado
Linda Vista Elementary
Pasadena, California
My class chaperones and I really enjoyed your reenactment of the
Revolutionary War. All Day long I heard comments such as:
"wow, this is fun," "I'm learning something new," "I never knew that,"
"Now I understand..."
Our trip was excellent and I know my students
learned more than what I had been teaching from our textbook.
Thank you for making history come alive for my students and me."
--Rhonda
Arroyo Verde School
"I was at the farm on Friday March 22nd with my daughter's school.
I've been a mom for 22˝ years and have been doing field trips for over
17 years, and yours is by far the best one EVER!!! And it's not
just because our last name is Riley. Everyone was so nice,
knowledgeable, polite, professional and in character most of the
time. I seriously loved it and will be back with my husband and
the rest of the family. Thanks for everything."
--Debi
Riley
Bellflower,
California
"My class just had its field trip today and it was fantastic! All
of the kids thoroughly enjoyed it and really experienced the Colonial
Life we have been studying. Thank you so much for this wonderful
experience. This was one social studies lesson that even my most fidgety
pupils did not consider "boring" even for a moment! Well
done!"
-- Carmella Danella
Santa Ana, California
"We are looking forward to visiting your farm again. It is our
school's favorite fieldtrip. After two years, we have students asking
when we are going and signing up early!"
-- Shannon Cabanas, Cobalt Middle School
Victorville, CA
"To
all the folks at Riley Farm--Thanks for all the great work you do!
All the best,"
--Walter Fay,
Executive Producer "The Patriot"
"We
just attended with our Charter school, Gorman learning center. My 13
year old Stephen, and 7 year old Jessica really enjoyed the
interactive/reinactment of the Revolutionary War. But to tell you the
truth,I think I enjoyed it just as much. I only wish I could have
brought the other sons, age 15..Mark, and 17...Luke. They would have
loved it also. So, we will attend future engagements if possible. Thank
you so much again. We had a WONDERFUL time!!!"
--Diana
Spink, Panorma City
“A touch of Colonial America on the West Coast. The Rileys have done their research! The authenticity of food, clothing, sharing of
colonial trades, shelter and surrounding
environment is truly
remarkable. Participating
in a battle ... was a definite highlight...”
Pam Combs, 5th Grade Teacher
Bryant
Ranch Elementary School, Yorba
Linda
“A
visit to Colonial Chesterfield...is the perfect way to start our year.
As we study the Revolutionary Period and pioneer days...I often
see students’ faces light up as they recall adventures (“we shot at
the British from behind that stone wall”) and other lessons learned
“out at the farm.” You
make history “come alive” ...thanks!
Ted Campbell, 5th grade teacher
Pachappa School, Riverside
“Thank
you for the most wonderful field trip I have ever hosted for children.
Your knowledge of history, the authenticity of your facilities, the
beauty of the surroundings, and the love of history that you shared with
the students are very much appreciated.
All 112 students and teachers from Discovery Elementary School
thank you!
We
are already planning our next visit.
We never thought it would be possible to take the children back
in time, but you have done just that! What a priceless opportunity.
Thank you again for the experience.”
Mary Dougherty
Fifth Grade Teacher, Discovery Elementary
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my visit to your farm
yesterday with my daughter's Girl Scout troop. It was a wonderful,
peaceful day, as well as educational. Smelling the clean air,
hearing the birds chirping, seeing the lovely countryside and feeling
the warm sunshine was so relaxing. And watching your beautiful
children playing in the tall grass
was enchanting. I felt like a guest at your home rather than a
visitor at a tourist location. And by the way, the apple pie was
one of the best I've ever had!
Thanks for the great day!
Sincerely,
Nancy
San Fernando
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