WALK THROUGH

CALIFORNIA

COSTUME IDEAS

Any historical weapon replicas/facsimiles (if allowed at all) MUST be made of paper, soft

plastic, lightweight wood, rubber or foam rubber, cardboard, or other virtually HARMLESS

materials. ABSOLUTELY NO REAL and/or METAL ITEMS!

ABSOLUTELY NO fighting, “play fighting,” or pretend use of weapons will be tolerated. This

means you!

If allowed, all such items will be allowed at schoolONLY for the day of the California Walk Through.

Any historical weapon replicas/facsimiles (if allowed at all) MUST be made of paper, soft

plastic, lightweight wood, rubber or foam rubber, cardboard, or other virtually HARMLESS

materials. ABSOLUTELY NO REAL and/or METAL ITEMS!

ABSOLUTELY NO fighting, “play fighting,” or pretend use of weapons will be tolerated. This

means you!

If allowed, all such items will be allowed at schoolONLY for the day of the California Walk Through.

WARNING!WARNING!

Miner: Jeans, flannel shirt, boots, and a hat.  Add a gold mining pan (pie tin decorated with glitter), face paints for beard and some "dirt."

Miner: Jeans, flannel shirt, boots, and a hat.  Add a gold mining pan (pie tin decorated with glitter), face paints for beard and some "dirt."

Missionary: A brown or gray robe with a robe belt, a cross around your neck, sandals on feet. Maybe carry a walking stick.

Missionary: A brown or gray robe with a robe belt, a cross around your neck, sandals on feet. Maybe carry a walking stick.

Native American: Different Native American tribes wear different types of clothing. 

Spanish Explorer/Conquistador: Create armor from cardboard and foil/spray paint. Wear a silver-colored helmet.

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Pioneer: Girls can wear a white blouse, long skirt, or a long cotton dress and a bonnet.  Boys can wear pants with a collared shirt, vest and a hat with a wide brim, or a coonskin cap.

Farmer: Overalls with a flannel shirt, a straw hat and a basket of fruits and vegetables.

Rancher or “The Law”: Boots, jeans, a long sleeve shirt with a collar, maybe a vest, maybe a bandana

Traditional Mexican or Spanish Person:

Governor: Dressy pants, a suit jacket and tie.  Carry a briefcase, maybe.

Or… create a costume inspired by your Expert Card or some other California history item!

Just be sure to get your teacher’s approval.

Don’t forget to study your Expert Card and have your answer ready (Google it).

We hope you enjoy getting ready for your “Walk Through California”.

But don’t forget about the...

Any historical weapon replicas/facsimiles (if allowed at all) MUST be made of paper, soft

plastic, lightweight wood, rubber or foam rubber, cardboard, or other virtually HARMLESS

materials. ABSOLUTELY NO REAL and/or METAL ITEMS!

ABSOLUTELY NO fighting, “play fighting,” or pretend use of weapons will be tolerated. This

means you!

If allowed, all such items will be allowed at schoolONLY for the day of the California Walk Through.

Any historical weapon replicas/facsimiles (if allowed at all) MUST be made of paper, soft

plastic, lightweight wood, rubber or foam rubber, cardboard, or other virtually HARMLESS

materials. ABSOLUTELY NO REAL and/or METAL ITEMS!

ABSOLUTELY NO fighting, “play fighting,” or pretend use of weapons will be tolerated. This

means you!

If allowed, all such items will be allowed at schoolONLY for the day of the California Walk Through.

WARNING!WARNING!

WALK THROUGH CALIFORNIA

COSTUME IDEAS