Holidays
This page provides resources that can be used to study holidays, bringing a Rochester focus to the topic. These resources were developed in accordance with the New York State Social Studies K-12 Resource Toolkit inquiry, “Kindergarten, Holidays and Traditions,” which addresses New York State Social Studies Framework Key Ideas and Practices K.2, K.3, and K.8. A link to this inquiry is included.
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Resource 1 Ira Srole, July 4th fireworks display
Ira Srole, July 4th fireworks display over the downtown skyline and the Genesee River, 2006. Photo courtesy of the City of Rochester, NY.
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Resource 2 Albert R. Stone, Thanksgiving holiday, n.d.
From the Albert R. Stone Negative Collection, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY.
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Resource 3 Albert R. Stone, Labor Day parade, September 5, 1910.
From the Albert R. Stone Negative Collection, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY.
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Resource 4 Ira Srole, Group gathered to celebrate Kwanzaa
December 30, 2008. Photo courtesy of the City of Rochester, NY.
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Resource 5 Rabbi Vogel lights a menorah
December 19, 1984. Photo courtesy of the Town of Brighton, NY.
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Resource 6 Holiday lights, East Avenue, Rochester, NY
December 1988. Photo courtesy of the City of Rochester, NY.
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