WALK
THROUGH
CALIFORNIA
COSTUME IDEAS
WARNING!
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 school
ONLY for the day of the California Walk Through.
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.
Native American:
Different Native
American tribes
wear different
types of clothing.
Spanish Explorer/
Conquistador:
Create armor from
cardboard and
foil/spray paint.
Wear a silvercolored helmet.
Conquistador
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...
WARNING!
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 school
ONLY for the day of the California Walk Through.
WALK THROUGH
CALIFORNIA
COSTUME IDEAS