CLARKS GREEN — It’s been over 500 years since Christopher Columbus sailed the seas in search of the New World. Recently, however, he appeared in a third and fourth-grade classroom at a local school.

Local historian Kenn Anderson Sr., of Scranton played the famous explorer, arriving at Abington Christian Academy in full 15th-century dress regalia and with props. In addition to bringing props and gadgets that students were able to handle and try, Anderson offered both well-known and lesser-known facts about the explorer.

Kenn Anderson Sr., portrays 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus as part of history studies at Abington Christian Academy.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_ABJ-Columbus-1.jpg.optimal.jpgKenn Anderson Sr., portrays 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus as part of history studies at Abington Christian Academy. Submitted photos

From left, students Emmanuel Masters, Logan Treat, Madeline Davies and Abrianna Drutherosky handle various props during a history presentation at Abington Christian Academy.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_ABJ-Columbus-2.jpg.optimal.jpgFrom left, students Emmanuel Masters, Logan Treat, Madeline Davies and Abrianna Drutherosky handle various props during a history presentation at Abington Christian Academy. Submitted photos

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