The most colorful stop in town and one of the only places in the world to see how Crayola Crayons are made the same way since 1903 - Crayola Factory
This past week we had a colorful experience at the Crayola Factory.
The Little One were able to watch a small demonstration on how Crayons are made and packaged.
One of the things that I thought was interesting was that before the 1940's the crayon wrapper was wrapped on the crayon by hand. The Farmers and their Families in the area use to wrap them during the Winter, after the Harvest, to make money.
With admission the Children received tokens to get Crayon packets.
You can't come to the Crayon Factory and leave without Crayons!
They learned how some Crayon Colors are retired.
The Little Ones learned that if your Crayola marker drys out all you have to do is put it under warm water for 30 seconds. Shake for 1 minute. Let it rest for 24 hours. Then, the Marker will work again.
There was a lot of Children's activities and some silly things to do too.
It is interesting how the Crayons get their names.
One of the Crayons the Little Ones received in their Crayon package is called "Macaroni and Cheese".
A little girl named the color after eating her favorite lunch!
The Little Ones got a kick out of seeing the Biggest Crayon in the World.
They really like the "How It Is Made" tours.
I am always amazed at how much they learn!
Why didn't I know that about restoring markers when I needed it???
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This looks like a great stop! I like the history you shared about the wraping of crayons by hand. That is so neat! I am really enjoying your trip, thanks again for sharing the pictures and adventures with all of us here. *smile* Sincerely, Mommy of two little blessings & so much more!
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