History of Boerne 3rd Grade Field Trip

After weeks of studying and learning about their hometown, third-grade students at Curington Elementary got to get out an explore some of the historical sites of Boerne.  The Boerne Historical Society provided docents to give the student's about the history of Boerne at the Kuhlman-King House and saw how the early settlers of Boerne would have prepared food in the detached kitchen, that had at one time also served as the dining area for the first school in Boerne

Behind the Kuhlman-King House the students got to check out artifacts from the early 20'th century at the Graham House. Where the docent explained what life was like in the early 1900's to the students.  They got to see an actual telephone operators switch-board, a Boerne White Sox Baseball Uniform, and other bits of Boerne History.

At the Theis house the Owner, Mrs. Sultenfuss told the students about the history of the house, built in 1858, talked about the blacksmith shop that used to stand next to the house and showed the children the hand dug well the Theis family used for water.  She then opened the doors and allowed the students to explore the interior of the home that her family had restored and filled with family heirlooms and historic relics from the late 1800's and early 1900's.

At the Fabra Smoke House, Ye Kendall Inn, Old Kendal Country Jail and Courthouse, and the Main Plaza, the students took charge with presentations, showing off all of the research they had done in preparation for the field trip.