From Wallpaper to Child’s Play: Play Dough
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 18, 2023
In honor of Sept. 16 being National Play-Doh Day, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about the history of this popular modeling clay for children... (Read More)
Category: Games & Puzzles
The Game of Knurr and Spell
By Jessica Edwards on October 17, 2022
In this article, Jessica Edwards continues her series exploring our ancestors’ pastimes and toys, focusing on an English game using a ball and bat... (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (the Letter ‘D’), Part 1
By Jessica Edwards on August 22, 2022
Jessica Edwards writes about the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children, focusing on games that start with the letter “D," Part 1... (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (the Letter ‘C’), Part 2
By Jessica Edwards on August 17, 2022
Jessica Edwards writes about the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children, focusing on games that start with the letter “C," Part 2... (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (the Letter ‘C’), Part 1
By Jessica Edwards on July 26, 2022
Jessica Edwards writes about the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children, focusing on games that start with the letter “C," Part 1... (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (the Letter ‘B’), Part 2
By Jessica Edwards on July 6, 2022
Jessica Edwards writes about the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children, focusing on games that start with the letter “B," Part 2... (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (the Letter ‘B’), Part 1
By Jessica Edwards on June 23, 2022
Jessica Edwards writes about the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children, focusing on games that start with the letter “B," Part 1... (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (the Letter ‘A’)
By Jessica Edwards on June 20, 2022
Jessica Edwards writes about the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children, focusing on games that start with the letter “A.”.. (Read More)
Family History: Children’s Pastimes and Toys (1700 to 1950), Part 2
By Jessica Edwards on May 18, 2022
In this article, Jessica Edwards concludes her introduction to a new series exploring the pastimes and toys our ancestors enjoyed when they were children... (Read More)
