Frontier Gardens _ADL APUSH Project

Frontier Gardens

Northern Lights

The Wayward West

AMERICA

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The Southern Safari

Northern Lights

Interchangeable Ice Cream

Fulton Steamboat Express

Spinning Jenny Whirl Ride

Mill Girl’s Bistro

Robert Fulton

Mechanical Reaper Harvest Cafe

Erie Canal Adventure

Colt’s Frontier Shootout

Cumberland Road Caravan

The Wayward West

Eli's Emporium

Calm Carousel

The Southern Safari

The famous: Eli Whitney

Code crash

By: Lyla Fisher

Prairie Plunge

Welcome to Mill Girl Bistro, a cafe inspired by Lowell’s Factory System, which defined early American industry. The Lowell Factory System centralized textile production, employing thousands of young women in organized, factory-based work for the first time. Just as Lowell factories relied on machines like spinning jennies to produce garments faster and more efficiently, our cafe uses high-tech materials. The cafe's menu features fun, historically themed dishes like "Spindle Smoothies" and "Spinning Sandwiches," inspired by the simple snacks that Lowell's mill girls enjoyed after long days at work. Guests can also try our “Spinning Jenny Cupcakes,” a tribute to the hard-working spirit of these women and the new opportunities they had despite long hours and strict rules. While visitors enjoy their meal, they can explore exhibits detailing mill girls’ challenges and triumphs, from long hours in the mill to friendships made away from home. These experiences highlight how the Lowell system not only increased productivity but also sparked early discussions on labor reform and women’s rights. One step back in time with dining, Mill Girls Bistro brings history to life in every taste.

Erie Canal Adventure

water based journey

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime! Step on board a canal boat and pilot yourself across a SCARILY accurate replication of the EEE-ERIE canal, and experience the route that transformed american commerce.You will visit towns and docks on your journey from the hudson river to the great lakes. The entirety of this human constructed marvel connected new york to the west and facilitated trade betwee the two areas - leading an econmoic boom and created bigger markets. At the end of the journey the you will have. a new found appreciation of the canal and its contirubtion to ealy american industy.

Colt's Frontier Shootout

interactive shooting gallery

Welcome to the wild west! Get the chance to wield your very own revolver in this throwback. (Adjustments can be made for muskets; however, you will shoot a lot slower.) You will have to defend yourself from outlaws, cattle rustlers, and obstacles just like the pioneers. The entirety of your experience will try to remain as true to the experience of actual settlers as possible—including survival. The revolver helped shape frontier culture and provided a sense of safety because it could shoot much faster than the outdated muskets. This sense of safety allowed for expansions into areas like the very one you will be exploring today.

“Welcome all to the beloved Fulton Steamboat Express. I am Robert Fulton, your creator and host of this magnificent machinery. Today you will be able to witness the great invention of the steamboat that I invented for better travels on water. Without my invention, the transportation of goods cross country would have taken months longer, and we would not have been so interconnected as a country. As we tour the boat today, I want you to pay attention to the beauty of it and how simple it might seem today, but remember, before me we just used sailboats.” ALL ABOARD

Eli Whitney

Founder/Employee at Eli's Emporium

"Come one come all to witness the amazing products all made possible by the cotton gin! Without my invention, the collection of cotton would've taken a lot longer and we might not have progressed the industry as fast as we did today. As you examine the merchandise that we have today, I want you to think about the many steps it must've taken to create even the simplest things like the shirt you're wearing right now!"

Eli's Emporium

Step into a magical artisanal world at Eli's Emporium, where you will be transported back in time to a period centered around one of the biggest commodities- cotton! Here, customers will have the chance to browse a multitude of cotton-based souvenirs, such as our custom park T-Shirts, Stuffed Animals (that your child is sure to love), and our special hand-made cotton candy! Eli's Emporium showcases the significance of the cotton gin in harvesting a major source of income for the original colonists, and allows guests to appreciate the many different commodities made possible by Eli's invention. In addition, watch our employees hand-craft our famous cotton candy

• park t-shirts
• sweatshirts
• stuffed animals
• hand-made cotton candy

Cumberland Road Caravan

Trackless ride simulating a wagon caravan

Take a caravan back in time to the National Highway. This stunning journey will take you back through towns and wide open land waiting to be settled. A live tour guide will provide commentary on the road’s rich history as we journey north to the northern part of the park. You will be able to visit shops and trade posts in the north before returning to the west, the same way Cumberland Road connected the east coast and frontier. Cumberland Road created economic ties between regions and fostered growth, and in a similar fashion, the shops on and along the road have long shown similar signs of economic growth. We cannot wait to show you the road that paved the way for American growth.

Mechanical Reaper Harvest Cafe

Farm-to-table

Welcome to the best cafe in the west! Take mind of the rustic exterior and cozy interior - reminiscent of an old farmhouse. We take great pride in our Mechanicalc Reaper themed menu. Taking insperation from the large scale faming made possible by the mechanical reaper in the west. We aim to expand our menu the same way the mechanical reaper allowed for the the exapansion of agricultre in the Midwest and West. Come eat to experience an abudence of crops that supported the demands of our growing communtiies!

Menu

• Great plains harvest bowl
• Homestead Wheat & Honey Bread
• Apple Harvest Hand Pie

Travel more efficiently through Wheely Good Times by taking a ride on the Fulton Steamboat Express. The creator of the steamboat, Robert Fulton, is going to guide the guests through this steamboat. He is here to give guests a tour through the ship as he explains the significance of the steamboat. Designed like Fulton’s early 19th-century steamboats, this ride offers guests an immersive look at how steam technology transformed transportation. The steamboat’s faster, more efficient trade enabled goods to move quickly, connecting cities and facilitating the growth of a national economy. Designed like Fulton’s early 19th-century steamboats, this ride offers guests an immersive look at how steam technology transformed transportation. The steamboat’s faster, more efficient trade enabled goods to move quickly, connecting cities and facilitating the growth of a national economy. Steamboats also made it easier for Americans to settle the West, expanding communities beyond the eastern coast and contributing to town and city development. Steamboats could go upstream and transport more cargo and passengers at record speed, making them a game-changer for travel and commerce across America’s rivers. Let Fulton's stories bring the technological age to life as he guides you to every destination in Wheely Good Times!

Come on down to Code Crash!

Our unique bumper cars ride where you and your friends can have a smashing good time while learning about one of the earliest forms of communication- the telegraph! In this ride, you and a group of your friends are tasked with relaying messages back to the Communication Station in order to be released from the ride before the timer runs out. To do so, you must race along a track, arriving at a station where you will receive one part of a secret message. Once the snippet is received, the user must then race back along the track to their home base, bumping into other cars in the meantime until the message is taken all the way back to the park attendants in the Communication Station.

• Race to the message ports
• Challenge your friends to unscramble the code
• Discover the secret code to escape before time runs out
• Learn about the function of the telegraph

Calm Carousel

Looking for a fun attraction fit for kids or tired parents looking for a way to wind down? Well, look no further, come take a trip to the calm carousel, a soothing ride that is sure to put members of your family to sleep-no matter the age! Climb aboard one of our specially crafted animals, like: the drowsy dolphin, sleepy sloth, or the tired tiger. Next, pop on your animal's personalized headphones and click play to listen to soothing white noise that is sure to put you to sleep. Finally, relax as the carousel powers on and begins to spin, releasing micro-doses of anesthesia to help calm the mind as you enjoy the ride. Enjoy an experience fit for all ages that is sure to ease your pain, numb the mind, and provide a completely zen experience unique to each guest.

Step into the Spinning Jenny Whirl Ride to experience the Spinning Jenny. This ride allows guests to experience the machine that changed the textile industry. Spinning Jennys allowed workers to spin multiple yarns at once, resulting in smooth, quick fabric production, making cloth cheaper. The increasing dependence on manufacturing led to a shift from home spinning, cottage system, to large-scale factory production. The spinning jenny also resulted in an increasing popularity of factory towns because workers moved to those towns and cities for a factory job. This led to the rise of factory towns, as workers migrated to cities in search of job opportunities, changing family and community structures in the process, and it created the middle class. In the lap, riders rotate around a “large centerpiece,” mimicking the vibrations of the original machine. Fascinating facts and photographs tell the story of Spinning Jenny’s impact, showing how it helped lay the foundation for the first factory towns and changed the lives of thousands of workers. Once on the ride, guests can explore an interactive exhibit and learn more about how this discovery is shaping contemporary design. Additionally, the waiting line prior to the ride will have walls that feature fun facts about the spinning jenny, and there will be some yarn to play with. The Spinning Jenny Whirl Ride is perfect for daredevil history buffs who want a glimpse into a past filled with innovation, movement and change!

Prairie Plunge-Log Ride

Step right up folks, and be ready to take on the trailblazing adventure that is The Prairie Plunge. Climb aboard our plow-shaped logs and fasten your seatbelts as you embark along the wild channels of the water current. As you set off, you'll find yourself navigating the choppy, rough waters, as the early farmers first used the steel plow to plow through the rough soil. Hold on tight as halfway through the ride you will approach the BIG DROP. This drop plummets the rider a massive 3 feet into the water pool below, symbolizing the big impact that the steel plow had on farming, not to mention the sheer force that the plows utilized to plow the soil.

Interchangeable Ice Cream makes your ice cream dreams come true. Here, guests can customize their ice cream with their own creativity. This ice cream stand was inspired by Eli Whitney, who invented interchangeable parts in the 18th century. The interchangeable parts revolutionized American manufacturing, and Interchangeable Ice Cream will revolutionize the international ice cream market. Just as interchangeable parts allowed for fast, easy assembly and repair by using identical components, our ice cream lets you build and adjust your dessert, no special skills required. This innovation helped transform production, moving labor from skilled craftsmen to specialized workers and allowing faster assembly lines to develop. Inspired by this, guests here can assemble their ideal sundae or ice cream sandwich from a variety of combinations. First, choose a topping like a cone, bowl, sandwich, or pancake, each with its own flavor option. Then, choose your favorite ice cream flavor to pile on. Try our many toppings, sauces, desserts, and garnishes, and don’t forget that these can be swapped in or out at any time. By exploring the concept of interchangeable parts, guests gain insight into how this advancement laid the foundation for modern manufacturing. Our Ice Cream Swap allows guests to see Whitney’s impact on American life and how simple parts can come together to create endless possibilities.

Roaming Character: Cyrus H. McCormick

The Mechanical Reaper’s Visionary

Cyrus was a visionary of his time. He revolutionized agriculture through the invention of his mechanical reaper. Now he roams the park around his café, running around serving customers and convincing them to try his new menu. He keeps loads of freshly baked bread on his person, so swing by in hopes of benefiting from his grainy affinity. Keep your distance though—he might talk your ear off about how he impacted the American frontier and allowed everyone to settle in vast new areas of land.