How to Make a Rag Doll - Hands on History at Home

Toys on the overland wagon trail or on the frontier were very slim for children. You had no video games but you certainly had some old fabric and some string. This video will teach you how to make your own rag doll, frontier style! Jared goes over the steps and materials needed to make a rag doll, while also discussing the historical significance of the rag doll. If you decide to give this activity a try, let us know in the comments how it went, and drop some suggestions for other activities down below! Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is a California State Park located in the heart of Sacramento, California.