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14-19 NewJersey

20-39 Pennsylvania

40-43 Delaware

43-51 Maryland

52-58 Virginia

Neversink Valley Museum, Cuddebackville, NY, is featured on the front cover.

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2 - 3 Featured Site: Neversink Valley Museum, NY

58-61 NorthCarolina

62-70 SouthCarolina

71-73 Georgia

74-81 Florida

81-87 Alabama

88-91 Tennessee

92-94 Kentucky

94-101 Ohio

102-104 Michigan

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Featured Site - New York

The Neversink Valley Museum is a private, non-profit organization occupying historic canal-era buildings in the D&H Canal Park on the Neversink River in Cuddebackville, NY. In addition to exhibitions, the museum provides educational programming for children and adults throughout the year. It’s a National Historic Landmark and is chartered by the New York State Education Department.

NVM’s educational programs actively engage students. For example, students use Lenape tools to learn how they produced food. Or, during a visit to the former D&H Canal, students walk along the towpath and search for coal. In keeping with our early film mission, students create their own movie, from script development to finished feature.

Our programs fulfill New York State curriculum requirements and can be adapted for any grade level:

A Day in a Lenape Village demonstrates aspects of daily life among the Lenape. This program offers a glimpse of how Lenape families raised children and carried on traditions and beliefs, meals were grown, hunted and prepared, tools were made, celebration of important events and more.

Journey along the D&H The D&H Canal played a major part in the development of Port Jervis, Cuddebackville, Wurtsboro and Ellenville, to name a few. Our program takes students along the towpath and into the museum to demonstrate how a canal is constructed and operates, as well as tells the story of the people, often immigrants, who built and lived along its banks.

iMovie Workshop leads participants through the filmmaking process using either an iPad or a smartphone. Students develop original characters, write a script, draw a storyboard, direct and act in their own production. This is a multi-day program – for more details, please contact us.

For information on all of our educational programming or museum hours, visit our website at http://neversinkmuseum.org, call 845-754-8870 or email [email protected].

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Neversink Valley Museum

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New York New York

“Music can be an incredibly important and enriching aspect toanybody’slife,”saysPhilharmonicMusicDirectorAlanGilbert,“andmybeliefinthisinformstheprogramswecreateexplicitlyforkidsaswellasour‘regular’concerts. Ireallydon’tdrawalinebetweenwhat is and what is not education. It all relates to the NewYorkPhilharmonic’sprimarymission:toexposepeopleofallagestothe

beautyandthepowerofmusic.”

Indeed,musiccanchangelives,andthePhilharmonichasbeenilluminatingtheminds

ofgenerationsoflistenersthroughunforgettableliveconcertexperiencessince1842.

Today,America’soldestsymphonyorchestraplaysaleadingculturalrolearoundthe

world,connectingwithupto50millionpeopleinagivenyearthroughtours,digital

downloads,broadcasts,onlinestreaming,andasaresourcethroughwide-ranging

educationprograms.NamesoflegendwhohaveconductedthePhilharmonicinclude

composersandmaestrossuchasAntonínDvořák,RichardStrauss,ArturoToscanini,

IgorStravinsky,AaronCopland,and,ofcourse,LeonardBernstein.

TheNewYorkPhilharmonic’sGroupSalesconcertconsultantscanhelpyoureserve

thebestavailableseats,planyourexperience,andworkoutanidealpackage.Groups

of15ormorereceiveupto25%offsingleticketpricesduringthe2015–16season

concertsgracedbythelikesofmusicalsuperstarssuchasEmanuelAx,Joshua

Bell,LangLang,Esa-PekkaSalonen,andwunderkindDaniilTrifonov,andfeature

masterworksbyBeethoven,Gershwin,Mozart,Mendelssohn,Rachmaninoff,Vivaldi,

The New York Philharmonic:

Education through Excitement

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New York New York

andJohnWilliams,aswellas

WorldPremieresbytoday’s

leadingcomposers.

OvertheyearsthePhilharmonic

hasdevelopedavarietyof

programsthatfosteradeeper

appreciationformusicfor

peopleofallagesandbackgrounds.GroupsattendingtheOrchestra’sconcertsare

invitedtopartakeofenrichingadd-onsthatfacilitatelearning,suchasPre-Concert

Insights,sophisticatedtalksforconcertgoersinwhichscholarsandcomposers

introduceeachprogram.OtheroptionsallowluckylearnerstohearfromPhilharmonic

musiciansinpost-concertQ&As,masterclasses,sectionals,andclinics.

MoreexplicitlyeducationalactivitiescanbeginevenbeforearrivingatLincolnCenter

andcontinueaftertheconcertbyaccessinginformationonline.PrepareyourGroup

withhelpfromTeacherResources(lessonplansandothermaterials),andhavethe

children“playalong”ontheaward-winninginteractivewebsiteKidzone.

Mostofall,don’tmissthememorableopportunitytoexpandachild’shorizonswith

thelife-changingimpactofaliveorchestra.Visithttp://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/

tickets/groups,[email protected],orcall(212)875-5672,Monday–Friday

between10:00amand5:00pmtodiscoverhowtheNewYorkPhilharmonicexperience

canopennewdoorsandcreatememoriesthatwilllastalifetime.

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New York New York

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New York New York

Westmoreland Sanctuary was established in 1957 as a not-for-profit nature center

and wildlife preserve with the mission to “acquire, establish and maintain for the free

use, enjoyment and appreciation of the public. . . tracts of land, including woodland

and streams, as a nature sanctuary . . . to promote nature appreciation, preservation

and conservation generally, for the present and future benefit and enjoyment of the

public.” Westmoreland also offers a variety of environmental education, conservation

and recreational programs and events both public and private. Through these

facilities and programs Westmoreland encourages a deeper understanding and

engagement with nature and our environment.

Many of Westmoreland’s school programs have been specifically designed to enrich

and support the New York State curriculum. Our programs help encourage students

by giving an experiential learning environment. Certain times of year can become

competitive for programming space, to ensure you receive the time and date that

works best for you, please give us three months advance notice. Fall and spring

are our busiest times of year for educational programming. All Westmoreland

Sanctuary classes are taught by trained naturalists with over 30 years experience.

Weather permitting, some class sessions will be held outside; students should

dress accordingly. It is recommended that groups call in September to arrange their

trips for the entire school year. Contact 914-666-8448 or email Stephen Sciame,

Education Director at [email protected]

The Sanctuary’s nature museum and wildlife preserve are open for visitation daily.

The nature museum hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and

10:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The preserve is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Westmoreland Sanctuary is located at

260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549.

http://www.westmorelandsanctuary.org

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New York New York

Uncover the futurein the historic and senicLake George Region ofthe Adirondack Mts.

3754 Main St.

Warrensburg NY 12885

623-2928 or 623-2207

What’s Pastis Prologue.

Shakespeare — �e Tempest

WarrensburghMuseum

of Local History

www.whs12885.org/museum.htmlor www.visitlakegeorge.com

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New York New York

For information: www.waltwhitman.org;

E-mail [email protected]; 631-427-5240, ext. 113

Walt Whitman BirthplaceNYS Historic Site and Interpretive Center

THE BIRTHPLACE: Walt Whitman was born in this house on May 31, 1819. Built by his father circa 1810, the authentically furnished farmhouse is an excellent example of native Long Island craftsmanship.

THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER: This center displays over 130 portraits of Walt Whitman, a copy of Leaves of Grass, the writing desk Whitman used as a schoolteacher and a replica printing press used during

his journalism career. Also offered is a video and a recording of the poet reading his poem America.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS: All programs support NYS Regents Social Studies and Language Arts curriculum. Both “Create and Explore” (Grades 3 – 8) and “Secondary Education Experience” (Grades 9 – 12) offer grade-appropriate programs that include poetry writing workshops taught by a published Poet and tours, led by a knowledgeable Educator. During “See and Touch” (Grades Pre-K – 2) students tour the home in which Whitman was born and learn what life was like in 1819. They also have fun while playing interactive historic games. Fees: $7.50 - $9.00/student.

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New Hampshire Massachusetts

Contact Group Sales 1-888-728-7732 ext.106

[email protected]

*excludes holiday periods

Henniker, NH

Midweek Specials for Groups of 15+

Travel through time at Strawbery Banke Museum!Discover 300 years of history through preserved buildings, heirloom gardens, costumed role-players and special programs and resources especially for Home School and Family visits. Workshops and tours highlight various aspects of daily life through history. For details, visit www.StrawberyBanke.org and click on “Education Programs” and then “Home School Programs.” Or call 603.422.7541

14 Hancock St., Portsmouth NH 03801

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New Hampshire Massachusetts

The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts at the Kennedy Library. To make reservations for this free program, visit jfklibrary.org/celebrate or call 617-514-1644.

Free Performing Arts Programsfor Children Ages 5 and Up

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM

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Rhode Island Connecticut

Coggeshall Farm Museum...Where history comes to life!

We welcome home school groups throughout the year for large and small gatherings. Our focus is hands-on education and all-ages engagement.

For more information, contact Cindy Elder at

[email protected] call 401-253-9062.

www.coggeshallfarm.org

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Rhode Island Connecticut

Connecticut River MuseumConnecticut River MuseumConnecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex CT | 860.767.8269 | ctrivermuseum.org

Summer Adventure CampsSummer Adventure CampsSummer Adventure Camps 6 weeks of day camps, ages 6—12

Homeschool Program Series Homeschool Program Series Homeschool Program Series Monthly Workshops, October - May

History, Science & Exploration of New England’s Great RiverHistory, Science & Exploration of New England’s Great RiverHistory, Science & Exploration of New England’s Great River

Museum open year round. Winter: Tuesday ‐Sunday 10:00‐5:00, Summer: daily 10:00‐5:00.

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New Jersey New Jersey

Homeschool Week at the Princeton University Art Museum

January 26–January 29, 2016 | 11 am–2 pm

Join us for self-guided, interactive tours followed by related art projects. Each day has a different theme. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Tuesday, January 26 | Egypt

Wednesday, January 27 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Thursday, January 28 | Japan

Friday, January 29 | France

always free and open to the public

artmuseum.princeton.edu

American Labor Museum83 Norwood St. Haledon, NJ

www.labormuseum.net

Headquartered in the Botto House, the 1908 home of immigrant silk mill workers, The American Labor Museum gives insight into the history of work, workers, and the labor movement in the United States, with emphasis on the ethnicity and immigrant experience of American workers.Open for group tours seven days a week and year round by appointment.

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CONCERTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLEOrchestra concerts that are the perfect fit for your homeschool curriculum!Our school-time concerts are designed to engage and educate students with music, history and more! Statewide concerts in November 2015 and May 2016.

J A C Q U E S L A C O M B E M U S I C D I R E C T O R

TICKETS ONLY $8! 1.800.ALLEGRO (255.3476)

www.njsymphony.org/cypThis program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Reinforceyourhomeschooler’sloveofscienceandinstillstewardshipforthe

environmentwiththeNewJerseySeaGrantConsortium(NJSGC).Located

onSandyHook,NJwheredirectaccesstoocean,estuarineandbarrierbeach

environmentsareallpossibleinonevisit,NJSGCoffershomeschoolgroups

theopportunitytoexplorekeycoastalhabitatsandcorescienceconcepts

through“hands-on,”inquiry-basedlearningexperiences.Ourfullday,guided

fieldtripprogramsaresuitableforallgradelevelsandcanaccommodate

smallandlargegroups.Eachprogramisinterdisciplinary,supportsSTEM,

historyandsocialscienceliteracy,andiscorrelatedtostateandnational

curriculumcontentstandards.

Fieldtripactivitiesincludeusingaseinenettoobservefishandothermarine

lifeordeployingaplanktonnettocollectmicroscopicorganisms.Shovelsand

sievesareusedtouncoverbottomdwellinganimalsfromthesedimentsof

SandyHookBay.EachgroupwillworkwithanexperiencedNJSGCinstructor

andallsamplingequipmentfromnetsandtestkitstochestwadersare

supplied.

Attheocean,homeschooler’swillbeintroducedtothebeachasanatural

habitatandwillhikeaportionofthebeachtocollectseashellsandlearn

abouttheorganismsthatmadethem.Waves,tides,currentsandother

oceanographicforcesthatshapeourshorelinewillbediscussedalongwith

theconnectiontheoceanhastoweather,climateandalllifeonearth.Atthe

beach,studentswillalsobeabletoobserveawell-vegetateddunesystem

andlearnhowthisnaturalfeaturecanprotectinlandareasfromtheforcesof

coastalstorms.

TheNewJerseySeaGrantConsortiumisanot-for-profitgroupdedicatedto

increasingknowledgeandstewardshipofNewJersey’scoastalenvironment.

Formoreinformation,visitourwebsiteat njseagrant.orgorcallusat

732-872-1300, ext. 13.

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Don’t just read about history...EXPERIENCE IT

Historic sites operated by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts

& Humanities (MAC)609-884-5404, ext. 134

www.capemaymac.org

Our history is still here

1879 Emlen Physick Estate 1859 Cape May Lighthouse

World War II Lookout Tower Trolley Tours of Victorian

Cape May’s Historic District

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TheMid-AtlanticCenterfortheArts&Humanities(MAC)inCapeMay,N.J.,bringshistoryandculturealiveforcuriousyoungmindsinAmerica’sNationalHistoricLandmarkcity,inabeautifulsettingbythesea!Herearesomeideas:

Historic Sites1879 Emlen Physick Estate LearnaboutVictorianarchitectureanddecorativearts

inthehomeofthePhysickfamilyonthisguidedtour.Children’sToursavailable.$

1859 Cape May Lighthouse Climb199stepstothewatchgalleryforapanoramic

viewandlearnlighthouseandmaritimehistoryviaeducationalpanels.$

World War II Lookout Tower Museum and Memorial (Fire Control Tower No. 23)

LearnaboutcoastaldefenseduringWorldWarII.$

Carroll Gallery Exhibits onthegroundsoftheEmlenPhysickEstate,1048

WashingtonSt.

Nov. 20-Jan. 2, 2016 — “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” Adelightfulexhibitof

holidaytraditionsthroughtheyearscompletewithmodeltrains,aDickensVillage,

andmore!FREE

Discover and Learn in Fall/Winter 2015Oct. 11 — Col. Cole Kingseed presents “D-Day: Why It Still Matters: How

America’s European War Established the United States as a Global Power.” Best-

sellingauthorof“BeyondBandofBrothers”explainstheimportanceofD-Day,with

WorldWarIIveteransinattendance.CapeIslandBaptistChurch,115GurneySt.4

p.m.MeettheLecturerreceptiontofollow.$$

Oct. 17-18 — Lighthouse Challenge of New JerseyVisitallparticipatingNew

Jerseylighthousesoverjusttwodays!Purchaseatri-foldsouvenirpamphlet($1)

www.lhchallengenj.org. $

Plus ... Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 21Trolleytours,walkingtours,

bicycletoursandseasonaltours,activitiesandeventsallyear.Forinformation,call

609-884-5404or800-275-4278orvisit www.capemaymac.org.

Wanttoarrangeagrouptour?CallSueGibsonat609-224-6030.Wanttoarrangean

educationalprogramforyourhomeschoolinggroup?

CallBobHeinlyat609-224-6032.

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Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

We Are MORE THANA Museum!

WE PRESERVE, WE EDUCATE, WE INSPIRE1220 American Boulevard • West Chester, PA 19380

www.americanhelicopter.museum 610.436.9600

The Science of Helicopters encompasses a series of programs that combine demonstrations, hands on experiments, videos and age appropriate educational activities. All programs meet PA Curriculum Standards.

WATP is a series of Saturday STEM sessions for 3rd-12th grade girls.

Pre and post program materials and Portfolio documentation available.

Home SchoolMuseum DayOctober 27

The Christian C. Sanderson Museum A Man’s Life, A Nation’s History

An eclectic array of art, military memorabilia, presidential artifacts,

local history and collectibles.

History like you’ve never seen it before!

4.5”w x 3.5”h

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Experience life in the past on an 1800s PA German farm

Tour original 1760s farmhouse, 1850s barn, spinning cabin; see farm animals, heritage crafts & more; 2015 - Public tours June 20 - Sept. 7, also 9/12 & 9/19

Group Tours/Programs by reservation February - June & Fall Harvest Festival October 10, 11 Old Time Christmas December 5, 6, 12, 13

347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg PA 18360 www.quietvalley.org 570-992-6161 [email protected]

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

1716 Crystal Lake RoadHughesville PA [email protected]

www.crystallakeskicenter.com

Pristineenvironmentwith40kofmachine

groomedandtracksettrails.Excellentvenuefor

childrenandadultsofallagestolearnorimprove

theirskills.Variedterrainforallabilitylevelsover

glacialmoraines.Instructionandrentalsavailable.

Onsitelodgingandatlocalestablishments.

Lunchavailableonweekendswithpre-order.

ExcellentSpringandFallevent/retreatvenue

withhiking,fishing,boating,andCampCottages.

location25milesnortheastofWilliamsport.

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Don’thaveachemistrylabinyourbasement?Fearnot,parents.Carnegie

ScienceCenterinPittsburghisyourresourceforbridgingthegapbetween

scienceinstructionandstudentunderstanding.

Ourspecialhomeschoolworkshopsaretailoredforavarietyofagesandprovide

educationalprogramming,hands-ondiscovery,andtimetosocializewith

otheryoungscientists.WealsoofferstimulatingholidaycampsandScience

Sleepovers(anovernightadventure–plus,wakeupthenextdayandexplore

fourfloorsofinteractiveexhibits!).

We’llhelpyourkidsunderstandhowSTEM(science,technology,engineering,

andmath)relatestoeverythinginourworld,andwe’llgetthemthinkingabout

STEMcareersyoumayneverhaveimagined.

Joinusforhands-on,age-appropriatesciencelessonsandexhibitstofoster

curiosityanddiscoveryinsupportofwhatyourkidsarelearningathome.Our

newH2Oh!exhibit,forexample,teacheschildrenaboutfluiddynamics,the

environment,andlocalanimals.

Discoverdifferentformsofelectricity,everydayusesofpolymers,experiment

withrollercoastersandexploredistantgalaxies–justtonameafew.

Allofthis–andthere’snomessforyoutocleanup!

VisitCarnegieScienceCenter.orgtocheckoutourupcomingprogramming,

orcall412.237.1637.

Carnegie Science Center

Just for Homeschoolers

Programs available for kids ages 6-14

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ARE YOU A FANATIC FOR SCREAMS?

Starting Friday, October 2. Visit us each Friday &

Saturday (6:00pm-12:00am) through October 31,

including Sunday, October 11 (6:00pm-10:00pm).

With 7 terrifying mazes, 3 sinister scare

zones and monsters lurking in the fog,

whatever you're scared of, it's here...

Come visit the magic of the 2015 Holiday Lights and

enjoy holiday-themed light displays, spectacular choirs, yuletide train ride and much more!

Make this your new holiday tradition!Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights

starting November 27 from 5:00pm-9:00pm.

ARE YOU A FANATIC FOR LIGHTS

DINNER WITH SANTAJoin us for a special dinner with Santa!

Enjoy dinner from 3:30pm-4:30pm, followed

by a visit with Santa from 4:00pm-4:45pm.

Then enjoy an entire night of Holiday Lights with your

family until 9:00pm! Don’t forget your camera!

For more information please call our Group Sales Specialists at 412.464.9931or email us at [email protected]

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Be a fanatic for unforgettable fun.

With world-class coasters and the world’s finest Potato Patch Fries,

Kennywood is in a league of its own for family fun. For generations,

Pittsburgh families put this one-of-a-kind theme park at the top of

every year’s “must do” list. A single visit, and you’ll become a Fanatic

too. So be glad the fun doesn’t end with the summer!

Every Kennywood Fanatic knows that thrills never really die. The proof

rises back from the dead every Fall at Phantom Fright Nights. Put

on your bravest face for BioFear, Mortem Manor and all the horror

encounters. Then venture into mind-boggling mazes and scream on

rides that run in utter darkness. Such FRIGHTENING fun!

How can you not be a fanatic for the holidays? Kennywood bursts to

life with over a million dazzling lights and a sensational light show

choreographed to your favorite seasonal songs. Take a seat on the

Gingerbread Express, and don’t forget your personal date with Santa.

Bring your camera. Bring the kids. And take home a heart full of

memories.

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AutumnisagreattimetoexploretheGettysburg,PA,region.Whetherit’shoppingon

abicycleandtouringthe6,000acreCivilWarbattlefield,walkingthroughthequaint

downtownortakingadriveoutintothesceniccountrysidewheredecadesoffarming

continuesasamainstay,theregionputsvisitorsup-closewithourcountry’shistory.

AsthesiteofthelargestbattleonAmericansoil,theGettysburgNationalMilitary

Parkiswhereournation’shistorychangedcoursemorethan150yearsago.Today,

underthecolorfulcanopyofautumntrees,visitorsaretouringthebattlefieldthrough

engagingexperienceslearningthetragedies,triumphsandleadershipofthosewho

foughtandtendedtothethousandsofcasualties.

TravelersofallagesarewalkinginthefootstepsofAbrahamLincolnwhodeliveredthe

GettysburgAddress–oneofthemostrememberedspeechesinournation’shistory.

Eachyear,onNovember19,GettysburgcelebratesthatspeechintheSoldiers’National

Cemeterywhere3,500Unionsoldiersarelaidtorest.

ButintheGettysburgarea,heritageisn’tjustaboutCivilWarhistory,thebattlefield

andmuseums.Justafewmilesnorthliesoneofthemostbeautifulcountrysidesinthe

region–boasting20,000acresoffruittrees,twodozenfarmersmarketsandadifferent

eraoflocalhistory–onethatfocusesprimarilyontheapple.Here,visitorsarelearning

theimportanceoffarming,wherefruitisgrownandhowtogettheirhandsonsome

ofthemostfreshanddeliciousfruitsandvegetables.

EachyearGettysburgcelebratestheiconicappleattheNationalAppleHarvest

Festival,scheduledforOctober3-4 and10-11,featuringgreatfood,familyfun,

homemadecraftsandalookathowthelocalappleindustryhasdevelopedoverthe

past200years.

AutumnisaperfecttimetoescapetoGettysburg,PA.

www.destinationgettysburg.com

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ThePrancingPigPaintYourOwnPotterylocatedinYork,Pennsylvania,

willbeofferingtwogreatcreativelearningexperiencesfor

homeschoolersandtheirfamilies.Atourstudioprojectscanbemade

withpaintedpottery,mosaics,fusedglassandhandbuiltclay.

Feellikeafamilynightoranafternoonout?Justcomeinandwe’ll

helpyoumakesomethingwonderful.Interestedinclasses?Starting

Thursday,September24ththePrancingPigwillbeofferingonehour

classesforhomeschoolers.

Educationalclasseswillbeheldbetween1PMand2PMeveryThursday

(exceptThanksgiving,ofcourse!)throughDecember17thandwill

resumeagaininJanuary.Classescost$18perchildandinclude

instruction,allmaterialsandfiring.Asiblingdiscountisavailable.

Art ClassesFO R H O M ES C H O O L E RS

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Eachclasswillincludeabriefdidacticaboutthemediumbeingused

i.e.clay,glass,etc.Classesareforagesfiveandup,exceptglassclasses,

whichareforagessevenandup.

Examplesofprojectsoffered

are:fusedglasssuncatchers,

glassbugs,glassornaments

forChristmas,claypinchpot

creatures,

claywall

pocketsand

specialpotterypaintingtechniquesusinglace,

bubblesorsilkscreens.Mostprojectswillbe

readyforpickupinoneweek.

Whateveryourchoice;eitherwalk-inorascheduledclass,wearesure

youwillloveyourfinishedpiece.Callusat(717)244-8000andplan

yourspecialeducationaloutingwithus.

2021 Springwood Road at Queensgate, York, PA 17403

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PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS Wed., Dec. 10 & Fri., Dec. 12 — 10:00 am Thurs., Dec. 11 — 9:45 am & 12:30 pm For reservations, Call 610-838-2257; OR, E-mail: [email protected]

PERFORMANCES FOR THE PUBLIC Sat., Dec. 12 — 1 & 4 pm • Sun., Dec. 13 — 1 pm Tickets: 610-758-2787 • www.zoellnerartscenter.org

LIVE MUSIC • FULL ORCHESTRA!

featuring

PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH BALLET & WORLD CLASS PROFESSIONAL GUEST ARTISTS!

THE SOUTH SIDE SINFONIETTA, Conducted by Eugene Albulescu, with a Children’s Choir, too!

Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015

SPECIAL STUDENT PRICES!

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SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS! CALL 610-838-2257;

E-MAIL [email protected]

BalletGuildoftheLehighValley,Inc.,anon-profit501(c)(3)organization,

foundedin1958byMarjorieBerlinFink,isdedicatedtofosteringtheartof

theatredance,primarilyclassicalballet,througheducationandperformances.

This47thconsecutiveproductionofThe Nutcrackerfeaturesapproximatelyone

hundredcastmemberscomposedofprofessionalguestartistsfromworld-

renownedcompaniessuchasNewYorkCityBallet,AmericanBalletTheatre,

BostonBallet,PennsylvaniaBallet,tonameafew,aswellasdancersfrom

PennsylvaniaYouthBallet,andadultcommunityvolunteers.Inadditionto

rehearsing,thesededicatedBalletGuilddancestudentsspendcountlesshours

studyingthebeautifulartofclassicalballet.

Thisyear’sproductionwillagainbeenhancedbylivemusic,TheSouthSide

Sinfonietta,conductedbyEugeneAlbulescu,aswellasachildren’schoir,

composedofLehighValleyschoolstudents.

ASchoolPerformanceGuideisavailableforeducatorstousetopreparetheir

studentsaheadoftimeaboutThe Nutcrackerballet,music,andthearts.The

guideincludesideasforclassesstudyingthisballet,thehistoryandstorylineof

theballet(basedonthetalebyE.T.A.Hoffman),anarticleaboutTchaikovsky’s

music,andmanyotherinterestingfeatures.Thestudentsareencouragedtodraw

andwriteaboutwhattheyseeattheperformance.Wehavecountlessnumbers

ofthankyounotesanddrawingsthatstudentshavesenttous.Forsome

children,thismaybetheonlyopportunitytheyhavetoseeaballetproductionof

thistype.

FormoreinformationaboutourorganizationortoreceiveaSchoolPerformance

Guide,[email protected],orcallourofficeat610-865-0353.Youmay

alsovisitourwebsitewww.bglv.orgtofindoutmoreaboutus.

Nutcracker BalletBallet Guild of the Lehigh Valley/

Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

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Miller Symphony Hall, home of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, is the premier performing arts facility in Allentown. From rock to jazz and theatre to dance, the hall hosts more than just performances of the symphony orchestra. A landmark in the city of Allentown, this historic facility is available for rentals whether it is birthdays, weddings, business meetings, concerts, or recitals as well as presenting family theatre shows and concerts. This coming year, we are excited to announce the second year of FREE STUDENT TICKETS for Allentown Symphony Orchestra Pops and Classical concerts thanks to a generous grant from the Century Fund. To reserve tickets, you can call our box office at 610-432-6715.

Symphony Hall is not just for entertaining, but also provides the community with numerous educational and outreach activities. Young string musicians in grades 4-8 can be recommended by a music teacher to take part in our Young Musician String Festival each November, performing on stage at Symphony Hall and under the baton of Maestra Diane Wittry. The Allentown Symphony Instrumental Petting Zoo makes regular appearances at community events, local schools and the ASO Family Concert. The Instrumental Petting Zoo provides a “hands-on” introduction to a variety of musical instruments with a “zookeeper” who explains and guides each instrument’s use. For more advanced young musicians, also part of the ASO educational programming is the Schadt Summer String Scholarships and the Voorhees Concerto Competition. Both are competitions for students up to age 18, which takes place on stage at Miller Symphony Hall for a panel of esteemed judges each spring. Winners of the Schadt Summer String Scholarships can win up to $500 towards their music summer camp tuition. The winner of the Voorhees Concerto Competition wins a cash prize of $1,000 and future performance opportunities.

The main event for youth and families taking place each year is the Allentown Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert. With four performances during the school day and one on Saturday, the Youth Concert is a fun and engaging experience for students, teachers, and families to experience Symphony Hall and hear, what is often their first, symphony orchestra performance. This year’s concert Once Upon an Orchestra: Musical Fairy Tales, will show how music can tell a story. With pieces such as Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky, Nielsen’s Aladdin Overture, and Ravel’s Mother Goose, the music will shape images of the fairy tales we read as children. This year’s concerts will take place Thursday, February 18 and Monday, February 22 at 10am & 12pm for school groups. Tickets are $6 for students and extra chaperones. Each group receives one free chaperone ticket per every 10 students. For more information or to reserve a spot at this year’s youth concert, please contact Stephanie Kocher, Education Director at [email protected] or 610-432-7961 x206.

Allentown Symphony Orchestra

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We have Homeschool Workshops down to a science!Letourseasonededucatorsbringtheconceptstaughtathometolife!Fromsport

scienceandengineeringtoastronomyandtechnology,ourhomeschoolworkshops

provideeducationalprogrammingtailoredtohomeschoolstudents.Homeschool

workshopsareofferedmonthlyduringtheschoolyearforstudentsaged7to14.

Participatingstudentsspendthemorningintheworkshopandhavetimeinthe

afternoontoenjoythemuseumwiththeirfamily.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming workshops: October 8: FallIntoScience

November 12: SportsZone

December 10: EyeToTheSky

February 11: SystemsCheckUp

March 10: It’sElectric!

April 14: LostEgypt

May 12: TheScienceBehindPixar

TheFranklinInstituteisalsohometoworld-classtravelingexhibitionsoffering

unforgettableeducationalexperiences.Don’tmissthebreathtakingexhibitionVatican

Splendors,ondisplaySeptember19,2015–February15,2016.Inthisremarkable

exhibitionyou’llexperience2,000yearsofVaticanhistory,andseeover200works

ofartandhistoricallysignificantobjectsthattogether,formagreatmosaicofthe

historyofthechurchanditsimpactonart,history,andculture.NowthroughJanuary

3,2016,experienceGenghis Khanandseethelargestsinglecollectionof13thcentury

Mongolianartifactseverassembledasyouembarkonanunforgettablejourneyinto

Khan’slegendaryempire.JoinusthisspringforThe Science Behind Pixar anddiscover

howscience,technology,engineering,andmath(STEM)areappliedtocreatePixar’s

award-winningfilms.

FormoreinformationonTheFranklinInstitute,homeschoolworkshops,orlimited

engagementtravelingexhibits,visitwww.fi.eduorcall215.448.1200.

Homeschool workshops are sponsored by The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School.

THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE

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ThePennsylvaniaAcademyoftheFineArtslaunchesitsthirdyear

ofHomeschoolprogrammingwithanAbstractSculptureworkshop

onSeptember11,2015.TheMuseumEducationdepartmenthosts

amonthly45minutetourand45minuteartmakingworkshopfor

Homeschoolers(Ages5-12yearsold)andtheirParent/Guardianeducator

basedontheMuseums’permanentcollectionandspecialexhibitions.

Usingamultidisciplinaryapproach,educatorshelpfacilitatelively

discussioninthegallerybasedonhistory,subjectmatter,artistintention,

andtheprinciplesofartanddesign.

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Followingthegallerytour,homeschoolerembarkonanartmaking

projectinspiredbytheworkspreviouslydiscussed.Workshopsinthe

pasthaveincludedpainting,drawing,printmaking,andmixedmedia

collage.“PAFAhasbeenaplaceformysontomakefriendsandhoneand

channelaconfidenceandnaturalinquisitivenesshealreadyhadbutis

somehowdifferentnow.Aconfidencethatpermeatesallofwhathedoes

fromschoolworktosports.Theinstructorsteachandguidebutarevery

opentoself-expressionsandrespectindividualitywhilestickingtotasks

andkeepingtothetopicandlesson.Theycanworkwithstudentswho

requireabroadrangeofteachingapproachessimultaneously.”Meredith,

HomeschoolParentparticipant.

Formoreinformationvisitwww.pafa.org/homeschool or

call(215)972-2054

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Delaware Delaware

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Delaware Delaware

HagleyWelcomes Homeschoolers

Hagley Museum is the former industrial site of the original black powder works

of the DuPont Company founded in Delaware in 1802 and powered by the

natural resources that surrounded it. Today it is 235 acres of wooded rolling

hills along the rushing Brandywine River dotted with hundreds of stone ruins

of the black powder industry, dozens of restored buildings associated with the

business, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family in America.

Here, for over 200 years, the DuPont Company and family experimented,

innovated, and pursued the American dream.

For decades Hagley has been welcoming school children throughout the year

to participate in hands-on, experiential learning through a variety of science,

technology and history programs for students from kindergarten to high

school. At Hagley, students will satisfy their “STEM-tation!” through interactive

programs that emphasize the engineering of water power, simple machines

making work easier, and materials and their physical properties. Through

“Hands-on History” programs students will experience nineteenth-century

life and the Industrial Revolution while understanding their impacts on today’s

world.

Joan Hoge-North, Director of Museum Services at Hagley understands first-

hand the value of the homeschool education model, “My three nieces were

homeschooled and had a remarkable experience. I saw that one of the greatest

benefits of the model was the option to customize the learning for the girls

and the freedom to expose them to so many experiences through numerous

field trips—many more than traditional schools can afford.” Hagley offers

seven different programs that all involve getting kids active and out-of-doors,

introducing them to historical characters and challenging them with hands-on

activities and experiments. All of Hagley’s school programs are available to

homeschool groups.

Visit www.hagley.org/education for detailed information or call Jeff Durst,

Education Program Manager at 302-658-2400, ext. 258.

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Swedes and Finns stepped on the rock landing on the Christina River in the 17th century and built the first log cabins in North America.

US Astronauts Neil Armstrong and “Buzz” Aldrin (A Swedish Descendant) stepped on the moon in 1969.

Frank Eld, Presentation and Demonstration on “Finnish/Swedish Log Cabin Building”

ILC Representative Presentation on “Space Suits Produced in Delaware”

Presentation by Representatives of the Swedish Embassy “Potential Public Diplomacy” - Presented by New Sweden Center to encourage the next generation to become historians, researchers, diplomats, explorers and leaders.

CABIN TO CAPSULE STUDENT SEMINAROCTOBER 17, 2015 10:00 AM-2PM

Junior Achievement Center522 S. Walnut Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Lunar Landing Public domain photo

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. FOR DETAILS: [email protected] | 302-429-0464 | www.colonialnewsweden.org

Log Cabin Painting by Lars Gillis

Also plan to attend Colonists Day Spring 2016!

OPEN TO

Middle School, High School

and College Students

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Delaware Delaware / Maryland

Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village

EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Cultivating Fields: Nurturing minds

Our programs are tied to the Delaware State Standards and grade level expectations.We have programs for grades 1st thru 6th.For details visit our website www.agriculturalmuseum.org.

866 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover DE 19901

(302) 734-1618

Experience. Educate. Engage.

Destination History Events!• Goods from the Hearth, Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to 4

p.m., Roger Brooke Taney House Enjoy a 19th century hearth cooking demonstration. Learn about early 1800s food preparation and commonly used ingredients.

• Festival of Trees, Friday, November 27 through Saturday, December 12, (Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays: 1 to 4 p.m.), Museum of Frederick County History - Experience the sparkling beauty of themed trees decorated by local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Vote for your favorite tree!

• Museums by Candlelight, Saturday, December 12, noon to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Frederick County History and the Roger Brooke Taney House Celebrate the holidays with period crafts, decorations, and seasonal treats.

www.frederickhistory.orgFredCoHistory on Facebook & Twitter

The Historical Society of Frederick County 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

See wildlife in its native habitat, view interactive exhibits,

hike trails or take a seasonal tram tour through forest,

wetland and meadow habitats.

The National Wildlife Visitor Center is open

9:00am – 4:30pm daily. Closed federal holidays. FREE Admission.

301-497-5763 http://patuxent.fws.gov

Patuxent Research RefugeNational Wildlife Visitor Center

Go Wildfor Wildlife!

Go Wild

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Maryland Maryland

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Maryland Maryland

To many, a small city in Western Maryland

would seem an unlikely place to find a

professional symphony orchestra. However,

over 30 years ago a group of Washington

County music lovers bravely launched

a new, untested musical endeavor. On

November 13, 1982, under the leadership

of acclaimed horn player Barry Tuckwell,

the Maryland Symphony Orchestra made its Hagerstown, Maryland debut to

a packed house at the historic Maryland Theatre.

Since its founding, the MSO’s influence and reputation has reached far

beyond Western Maryland. It is one of only four professional symphony

orchestras in Maryland and audience members from South Central

Pennsylvania, West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, the Shenandoah Valley

of Virginia, and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area are drawn to

concerts. Now under the baton of Music Director Elizabeth Schulze, the

MSO has become a first-class orchestra of exceptional artistic quality.

Each season the MSO provides a variety of programs: five pairs of

Masterworks concerts featuring world-renowned guest artists, two Pops

concerts (popular music from Broadway and the movies, rock, jazz, and

country), and the very popular Home for the Holidays concerts.

Music education has been a core mission of the Maryland Symphony

Orchestra from the very beginning. Since that time, the musicians, staff,

and music director have worked tirelessly, along with community partners, to

develop programs for area students that complement and enhance the music

curriculum available in their schools. For more information about specific

education programs, check out www.marylandsymphony.org/education.

A music education initiative of which we are most proud is the Free

Student Ticket program. Through the generosity of personal and corporate

donations, we are able to offer students in grades K-12 (public, private or

home-schooled) free tickets to all Masterworks concerts throughout the

season. For tickets, call the MSO Box Office at 301-797-4000, ext. 101. For

season information, www.marylandsymphony.org

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Calling all history bu�s, inquisitive

geeks and the generally curious

Mon - Fri$5 Students$5 Seniors$7 Adults

Underground Railroad Trail

African American Museum & ParkOakley Cabin

Josiah Henson ParkKingsley Schoolhouse

Students grades 4 and up, Seniors, Clubs & Organizations

HistoryInTheParks.org301.650.4373

2015_homeschool.ad_4.5 wx7.5h-corrected.pdf 1 8/19/2015 6:14:13 PM

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AreyoulookingforengagingeducationaloutingsrighthereinMontgomeryCountythisfall?MontgomeryParks’offersavarietyoffieldtripstolocalhistoricsitesforstudentsandteacherstolearnaboutlocalculture,community,andconnections.

MontgomeryParks’historicfieldtripstakestudentsingrades4anduponajourneyoftheAfricanAmericanexperiencefromslaverytofreedom.LessonplansaredevelopedinaccordancewiththeMarylandStateCurriculumSocialStudiesContentStandards.StudentsengageintopicsrelatedtoenslavementinMontgomeryCounty,Maryland,resistancetoslavery–suchasself-emancipation,andtheimpactoftheCivilWarontheAfricanAmericancommunity.

Guided tour sites include:

• UndergroundRailroadExperienceTrailHikes@WoodlawnManorCulturalPark,SilverSpring

• OakleyCabinAfricanAmericanMuseum&Park,Olney

• JosiahHensonPark,N.Bethesda/Rockville

• WoodlawnManorCulturalPark,SandySpring

MontgomeryParksalsooffersalearningtoolkit,“MeetingJosiahHenson:HistoryinaBox”forteachersandstudentstouseintheclassroomandlearnaboutReverendJosiahHenson,theinspirationforthelandmarknovel“UncleTom’sCabin.”

Historiceducationisimportantforunderstandingourpastsowecanbuildthefoundationforthefuture.LearnmoreaboutMontgomeryParks’offeringsandscheduleatourtodaybyvisitingwww.HistoryInTheParks.org

About The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks manages more than 36,000 acres of parkland, consisting of420parksandisadepartmentoftheMaryland-NationalCapitalParkandPlanningCommission(M-NCPPC),abi-countyagencyestablishedin1927tostewardpublicland.TheM-NCPPChasbeennationallyrecognizedforitshighqualityparksandrecreationservicesandisregardedasanationalmodelbyotherparkssystems.

www.montgomeryparks.org.

Montgomery ParksBrings Local History to Life with

Group and School Tours!

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Maryland Maryland

GET HOMESCHOOL NEWSTheWaltersArtMuseumoffersmonthlyworkshopsthatmaketheWalters’

collectionsaccessibletotheuniqueneedsofthehomeschoolcommunity. These

interactivetwo-hourworkshopsaredesignedspecificallyforhomeschool

learnersages5-12yearsoldandincludeanintroductiontothemuseum,a

guidedtour, studioactivity,andpost-visitmaterials.

Thisyearstudentswillexploreconnectionsbetweenmoderndesignand

ancientinnovations;examinetheroleofconservationscienceinthemuseum;

discoverartofthegreatIslamicempires;andinvestigatetheoriginofmodern

superheroesthroughancientmythology.

TheWaltersalsooffersdrawingclassesdesignedexclusivelyfor13-17year-olds.

Theseworkshops,offeredsimultaneouslywithourmonthlyworkshopsfor5-12

year-olds,allowstudentstodeveloptheirdrawingskillsthroughobservationand

practiceintheWalters’galleries.Studentsmayworkwithinstructorsduringa

singlesessiontolearnbasicdrawingskillsorattendmultiplesessionstobuilda

cohesiveportfolio.

WorkshopsareofferedonthethirdThursdayofthemonth,September–May;

1:15-3:30andthecostis$5.00perstudentperworkshopformuseummembers,

$9.00perstudentperworkshopfornon-members.

Pre-registrationforhomeschoolprogramsisrequiredandisavailableonline

http://thewalters.org/teachers/homeschool/Registrationformsmust

bereceivedbytheFridaybeforetheworkshopdateandphoneorwalk-in

registrationswillnotbeaccepted.Membersenjoyearlyregistrationtotheseand

otherprograms.

Formoreinformationpleasecontact [email protected] or

410-547-9000,ext.236.

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Maryland Maryland

Encounterheroes,amazingleaders,andeverydaycitizenswhoovercamechallengesandcontributedtoMaryland’sandournation’shistory!

Freedom Hour • Ages 3-5Pre-schoolgroupscanenjoyamuseumexperiencebyhearingastory,visitingamuseumgalleryandcreatinganartproject.

Journey In History Theater •Grades K-12SeehistorycomealivethroughlivinghistoryandtheatricalperformancesthathighlightAfricanAmericanfigures.

THEME TOURS

Building Our Community •Grades: K-3Whatdoesittaketogrowacommunityandmakeitabetterplacetolive?StudentsexplorehowAfricanAmericansmadeMarylandneighborhoodsbetterplacestolive.Studentswillroleplayascommunitybuildersandworkers.

Heritage•Grades: 3-12AnoverviewoftherichheritageofMaryland’sAfricanAmericancommunity.SeehowAfricanAmericansestablishedandinfluencedsocialorganizations,worktraditions,andartisticcustoms.

Pioneers and Trailblazers•Grades: 3-12DiscoverAfricanAmericanpioneersandleaderswhocontributedtoMaryland’shistorythroughlabor,thearts,education,politics,andcommunityactivism.

Paths to Freedom•Grades: 4-12ExplorethestoryofslaverythroughtheeyesofenslavedandfreeblacksfromMaryland’scolonialpastthroughtheendoftheCivilWar.

The Fight for Justice •Grades: 4-12ExaminethecontributionsmadebyMarylandAfricanAmericansinthebattleforsocialjusticeinthecivilrightsmovement.

JOINT MUSEUM TOURSVisittheReginaldF.LewisMuseumthroughajointtourwiththeJewishMuseumofMarylandandtheStar-SpangledBannerFlagHouseMuseum. Pleaseinquireaboutthisoptionwhenmakingyourreservation.Toursavailable:FreedomTour,BuildingAmericaTour.

History Alive for Schoolchildren

School Programs at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum

of Maryland African American History and Culture

RFLewisMuseum.org.

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Virginia Virginia

Group discounts availablecall for reservations

Like us on FaceBookAAF Tank Museum

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Virginia Virginia

Take a Journey into Military History with the……

AAF Tank MuseumPrepare yourself for an awesome adventure into over 500 years of Tank

and Cavalry History at our 330,000 square foot facility.

The AAF Tank Museum is a living memorial dedicated to the Tank and Cavalry soldiers of the world!

The AAF Tank Museum’s mission is to collect, restore, display, and preserve as many Tank and Cavalry artifacts as is possible.

To preserve the memories of the men and women who serve so present and future generations can learn from and explore military history.

The AAF Tank Museum’s purpose is to educate the general public as to the sacrifices made by so many military men and women. To teach about

these sacrifices through the illustrations of war and its weapons.

The Tank Museum has the most extensive collection of International Tank & Cavalry artifacts in the world!

•120Tanks&Artillerypieces•150MachineGuns,Mortars,FlameThrowers,

RecoillessRifles,RocketLaunchers,etc.•Over65smallarms•Over340

InternationalTank&CavalryGeneral’sUniforms•Over2,200hatsandhelmets

inthe“HeadgearOfTheWorldExhibit”•“Elvis-HisMilitaryYears”Exhibit•Tens

ofthousandsofpennants,banners,flags,pins,patches,medals,&presentation

pieces,etc.•“TreatEmRough”-WWIExhibit•“Seek,StrikeandDestroy”-Tank

DestroyersExhibit•“Patchwork”Exhibit•“HollywoodGoesToWar”Exhibit•“Black

Panthers,AfricanAmericanTankersofWWII”Exhibit•“EvaBraun”Hitler’sMistress&

WifeExhibit•“InternationalMilitaryHighHonor,Awards,&Decorations”Exhibit•

Tank&CavalryPhotographyExhibit•“MarilynMonroe”Exhibit•RadioControlled

R.C.TankBattlefield•andsoMuchMore

International Tank & Cavalry artifacts dating from 1509 to present.

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www.smv.org

Question your world.

Special thanks to our premier partner:

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Virginia Virginia

Science Museum of Virginia Harnesses the Power of the Stars

The mission of the Science Museum of Virginia is to inspire Virginians to enrich

their lives through science. Through hundreds of experiential exhibits and interactive

technologies, the Museum sparks curiosity and generates ideas in science,

technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). With three floors of permanent

exhibits about space, health and energy– to name a few – the Museum connects

science to our daily lives and encourages guests to question their world.

Harnessing the power of the stars inside of The Dome, the Museum presents

dynamic astronomy programming on the largest screen in Virginia. Live Cosmic

Expeditions depart daily from the five-story digital dome theater, combining an

astronomy feature with a custom astronomer-led exploration of the universe. Guests

can unravel the secrets of the Sun, glimpse exploding stars, take a wild ride through

magnetic storms and uncover the beauty of the cosmos.

Each month the Museum lights up the night with science during Science After Dark,

an evening event held on the third Friday featuring live astronomy in The Dome,

hands-on activities and the opportunity to stargaze through telescopes with the

Richmond Astronomical Society.

The Dome at the Science Museum of Virginia also shows Giant Screen Movies

with stunning clarity and brilliance – with definition ten times the power of a

home theater system. Guests can embark on amazing adventures to reveal the

hidden world Humpback Whales and migrate across North America with Monarch

Butterflies– all without leaving their seats.

The Museum offers captivating live science demonstrations, from dissecting cow

eyes and creating breathtaking chemical reactions to theatrical productions about

Shakespeare and Galileo. With innovative programs and offerings, the Museum is a

catalyst for inspiration and imagination. It is a connector between Richmond and

the world, the world and the cosmos, and most importantly, between guests and the

power of science.

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Jamestown settlement & Yorktown VictorY center

SEPTEMBER 12-27, 2015

Immerse your family in hands-on history at these

two museums that tell the story of America’s beginnings. Touch

reproduction artifacts. Explore re-created living-

history areas. Interact with costumed historical

interpreters and learn all about Jamestown, America’s first

permanent English settlement, and the American Revolution.

Contact Group Reservations at (757) 253-4939 or [email protected] to book programs. Visit www.historyisfun.org/learn/ for more information, including details about homeschool daily rates.

www.historyisfun.org

History Is Fun!

Virginia888.493.7386newport-news.org

Minutes to Williamsburg, A short drive to Virginia Beach.

Lee Hall Mansion

HistoryANDTHE Great Outdoors

Ships,

Learn About

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Virginia Virginia

Educa onal programs, tours and eventsfor homeschool students, scouts and families

1015 E. Clay Street | Richmond, Virginia | (804) 649-0711 | thevalen ne.org

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North CarolinaVirginia / North Carolina

Theatre, Musical Theatre, Film, Dance, Homeschool Education,Satellite Classes, Continuing Education, and In-School Field-trips

FLATROCKPLAYHOUSE.ORG 828.693.3517

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North Carolina

Nestled in the heart of Charlotte, Wing Haven Gardens exists as a one-of-a-kind historical garden and bird sanctuary

dedicated to cultivating sanctuary in nature, environmental stewardship and the legacy of southern horticulture.

Our unique educational opportunities include:

Field Trips, Themed Tours, Educational Classes, Special Events

Wing Haven Gardens, 248 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209 704-331-0664, [email protected]

winghavengardens.com

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North Carolina North Carolina

Historic downtown Fayetteville, NC 910.643.2779 www.asomf.org

AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM

For school group information please contact the museum’s visitor service coordinator at 910.643.2768

Normandy, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan Just a few of the places that have brought out the best in

America’s sons and daughters.

Closed Mondays and Federal Holidays. Open Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran’s Day.

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The Airborne & Special Operations Museum provides an exciting educational experience and preserves the legend of airborne and special operations forces.

Visitors learn how the 48 volunteer members of the U.S. Army Test Platoon proved that soldiers could land on the battlefield by parachute and carry out tactical missions. The story is told of how, in the summer of 1940, the platoon developed training methods and tactical concepts that remain valid to this day, and in three years, the work of the fifty volunteers grew to a force of tens of thousands.

The museum presents the story of the genesis of airborne and special operations forces and their intertwined evolvement over the past six decades. From their inception, American airborne and special operations forces have continued to make dramatic and lasting contributions to our national security. Visitors learn how these remarkable soldiers carried out missions of classic strategic and tactical significance behind enemy lines. Time after time the heroic efforts of these airborne units were responsible for turning the tide of history, and those efforts are recounted at the museum.

The museum serves as a premier educational medium for active-duty personnel, their families, veterans and civilians of all ages. It serves Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, and the entire country. The museum preserves and interprets the unique heritage of airborne and special operations forces for future generations, ensuring that “the legend continues.”

The extensive exhibits, large-screen theater production and motion simulator provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the legend. The museum provides special programming to enhance the curriculum of school children, emphasizing values education, and presents targeted educational programs developed for active-duty military personnel.

The museum incorporates core values as part of its educational program, teaching how personal actions and character have direct impact on the course of our society and our world. The museum allows us to realize that history is not something that happened to someone else a long time ago -- it is the story of who we are right now and why we, as Americans, are able to enjoy liberty and freedom.

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum, located in Fayetteville, NC, is part of the U.S. Army Museum System.

Airborne & SpeciAl operAtionS MuSeuM

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NestledindowntownGreenvilleontheculturalcampusofHeritageGreenisthe

nation’s7thlargestchildren’smuseum.Abrightlycolored20foothighstatueofthe

museum’siconiclogogreetsyourfamilyasyouapproachthecontemporarygray

building.Colorfulbannersbeckonyoutoenterthefrontdoorwhere80,000square

feetofpuremagichappens.

Withmorethan100hands-onactivitiesonthreefloors,children’simaginationssoar

tounbelievableheights.AtinytotcanbeafarmerinGrandmaBetty’sFarm,afuture

architectcantrytheirhandatdesignandbuildingintheConstructionZone,and

tomorrowsTVanchorscanshineinthespotlightoftheSceneon7Studio.Thereare

endlesswaystoplayaschildrenexploreScience,Technology,Engineering,Artand

Mathematicsinafunandinteractiveenvironment.

The Children’s Museum is a powerful tool for parents offering hands on programs

and exhibits that link to state standards and complement home studies.

Thebestvalueisamuseummembershipthatincludesunlimitedvisitsallyearforthe

entirefamily.Regulardailyadmissionfornon-membersis$9perchild;$10peradult.

Thefeaturedfall2015exhibitisBUDDY’SSAFETYTOWN.Pleasevisitourwebsitefor

detailsonthisexhibitaswellasupcomingprogrammingforallages.Pleasejointhe

mailinglistforthelatestinformationonhomeschoolactivitiesandevents.

Visit www.tcmupstate.orgorcall864-233-7755,ext2.

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The Living History Park

North Augusta, South CarolinaFind out more at www.colonialtimes.us

Education DayOctober 16

The perfect event for homeschoolers.

Reservations required.

Colonial Times: A Day to Remember

October 17–18Watch our colonial past

come to life through demonstrations and

living exhibits.

All Hallowed Eve Ghost Walk & Illusion Show

October 24Discover the ghosts of yesteryear via guided tours. Faire Wynds

hosts the grand finale.

Christmas in the BackcountryNovember 28

Learn how colonists—and their slaves—

observed Christmas in the backcountry. Special Guest:

Father Christmas!

Funding assistance provided by Aiken County through accommodations tax funds.

THESE EVENTS ARE FREE!

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PATRIOTS POINTImaginespendingthenightonarealaircraftcarrier.ThePatriotsPointInstitute

ofHistory,ScienceandTechnology(PPIHST),oneofAmerica’sleadinghistoric

educationalinstitutions,givesyousuchanopportunity.ThePPIHSTisstationed

aboardtheUSSYORKTOWNaircraftcarrier,aNationalHistoricLandmark.Every

year,morethan20,000studentsparticipateintheinstitute’sinnovativeand

engagingeducationalprograms.Theseprogramssupplementestablished

history,science,literacyandmathematicscurriculumsandhelpdevelop

technologyandleadershipskills.

Thisacademicyear,PPIHSTisofferingthreespecialHomeschoolerDays,Sept.

9th,Nov.11thandFeb.17th.Eachtwo-hourprogramfocusesonhistoryand

scienceprograms.StudentswillalsogettomeetScrappy,theYORKTOWN’s

historicWorldWarIIcaninemascot.TheoriginalScrappywasaboardthe

YORKTOWNinthe1940sandhassincereturnedtosharehisstory.

ThePPIHSTHistoryandScienceTextbooks“OscarIAM!”and“HarryIWAS!?”

arebuiltuponPPIHST’sprovenmethodthateducationismoreeffectivewhen

studentslearnthroughstories,web-basedactivities,liveinterviews,andavisit

totheawe-inspiringYORKTOWN.

ThePPIHSTisalsocompletingtheconstructionofitsMarineEducationCenter

withtheadditionofaDistanceLearningLab.Additionally,thenewPatriotsPoint

FlightAcademyiscurrentlyopenforgroupbookings.Theprogramisbasedon

aunique,immersiveenvironmentandstate-of-the-artteachingandgaming

technology.

Overnightexperiencesincludeextendedhistory,scienceandtechnology

programs,scavengerhunts,flightsimulatorsandmore.Studentseattheirmeals

intheUSSYORKTOWN’smessdeckwhichwasoriginallyusedbytheenlisted

crew.Theyalsosleepinthecrews’formerberthingareasandexperience

firsthandthechallengesfacedbythesailorsoftheUnitedStatesNavy.

VisitPatriotsPoint.orgformoreinformationortoregisterforanyofthe

upcomingHomeschoolerDays.

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Open since 2007, the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University, a

Smithsonian Affiliate, connects people, history, and culture. Through its collections,

programs, and exhibitions the museum preserves and interprets historical subjects

pertaining to the Upcountry of South Carolina while bringing quality museum

offerings from around the world to the Upcountry to encourage people to discover

the world and the Upcountry’s role in it.

The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University is here to help families and students make meaningful and personal connections to history.

Throughout the year, the Upcountry History Museum provides interactive

lessons designed to bring to life social studies curriculum. All programs are

multidisciplinary, weaving history with language arts, visual arts and STEM.

Homeschool Days include a 45 minute guided activity in the museum’s galleries,

followed by 45 minutes in our History Lab where students will create, investigate,

and make history come to life!

During the fall 2015 season the museum will offer three Homeschool Days. Each

Homeschool Day has a morning session (10:00 am) and an afternoon session (1:30

pm). Fall Homeschool Days will include:

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (October 16, 2015)Pocketful of Posies (November 20, 2015)Colonial Christmas (December 18, 2015)

Additional programs are available upon request for groups of 15 or more students.

Programs are $5 per child and include FREE admission for one parent per family.

Programs are offered for 3 through 16 year olds. Registration is required. For more

information on this or other museum programs please visit www.UpcountryHistory.

org. Call 864-467-3100 or [email protected] to make your registration

today!

Special Fall 2015 Exhibitions:The Forgotten War: Korea, 1950-1953 (Sept. 5, 2015 – Jan. 31. 2016)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Sept. 19, 2015 – Jan. 18, 2016)

Pocketful of Posies (Oct. 17, 2015 – Feb. 28, 2016)

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Experience European Art & Culture in Greenville, SC

Bring your family to the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University and at Heritage Green and discover the life and times of the European Old Masters! M&G welcomes homeschool groups and offers a variety of resources.

• HomeschoolDaysLessons.RegistrationopensAugust18.• GuidedToursoftheCollection• Hands-oninteractivedisplays• Scavengerhuntsforadultsandchildren

Visitwww.bjumg.orgformoreinformationontheseofferings.LikeusonFacebookforthelatestnewsandeventsatM&G!

Heyward House Historic CenterBluffton, SC

• Call to Customize your House or Walking Tour• Group and Student Rates are Available

• Rich Civil War History• Visit our Historic District on the Beautiful May River

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The 2015 Fall/Winter Homeschoolers Guide to Great Field Trips and Family Vacations - ad for Storyland Theatre, Inc.P. O. Box 14875, Augusta GA 30919-0875 5/12/15

Rumpelstiltskin (musical) 10/20-24/2015 The Nightingale (play with music) 1/27-31/2016

Storyland Theatre

Special Rates for HOME SCHOOLS

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at Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, GRU

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Storyland Theatre Storyland Theatre Storyland Theatre

Emperor’s New Clothes (musical) 3/29-4/2/2016

Our six art filled galleries are free and open for public viewing.Guided group tours are available by request.

Check our website for student classes and programs.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 6pm Friday & Saturday: 10am - 4pm

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Come visit us! Tue–Sat 9am-5pm l 310 Cherry Street l Macon, Georgia 31201 l 478.743.8544

Diverse exhibitions, innovative educational programs, and a host of special events. Learn more at: tubmanmuseum.com

The Largest Museum of African American Art, History

& Culture in the Southeast

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InthetraditionoftheWestAfricanGriot,theTubmanMuseumuses

storytelling,art,andhistoricalartifactstoexplorethestoriesbehindimportant

events,leaders,anderasinAfricanAmericanhistoryandculture.Thelargest

museumofitstypeintheSoutheast,this49,000square-footbuildingfeatures

artandhistoryexhibits,personalizedguidedtours,historicalfilms,and

opportunitiesforvalue-addedvisitorexperienceslikeAfricandrumming,art,

andmovementclasses.

Currently,therearesixexhibitsondisplayattheTubman.Harriet Tubman: The

Moses of Her PeoplepresentsartisticvisionsofTubman’sroleasaConductor

ontheUndergroundRailroadandhistoricalphotosanddocumentsrelatedto

herlesser-knownworkasanurse,cookandspyduringtheCivilWarandher

activismonbehalfofwomen’srightsandcarefortheaged.Inanothergallery,

Black Artists of Georgiafeaturesover40worksofartbyprominentAfrican

AmericanartistswithtiestoGeorgia.IntheMuseum’srotundaisThe History

of the Dream–aseriesofquiltpanelscreatedbyWiniMcQueen,atextileartist

whoincorporatesWestAfricandyeingtechniqueswithhistoricalphotosto

createuniquemixedmediastoryquilts.AndFrom Africa to Americaisalarge,

nine-panelmuralcreatedbythelateWilfredStroudthattellsthestoryof

AfricanAmericansfromtraditionalculturesinAfricatotheelectionofthefirst

blackpresidentoftheUnitedStates.OtherexhibitsattheTubmaninclude

From the Minds of African Americans,whichexploresblackinventorsandtheir

creationsandadisplayofthree-dimensionalartworkbyAfricanAmericanfolk

andvisionaryartists.

EventsattheTubmanMuseumincludeconcerts,familyandchildren’s

programs,thePanAfricanFestivalofGeorgiaandtheInternationalTasteof

Soul.Tolearnmore,visitwww.tubmanmuseum.com

“We’ve Got Stories to Tell”

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TheCentralFloridaZoo&BotanicalGardensisanexcellentresourceforwildlifeand

conservationeducation.HomeschoolZOOventureclassesareofferedSeptember

throughMayforstudentsages6-12.Studentswillbeinspiredandchallengedasthey

experienceourlivingclassroomduringtheseinteractiveprograms.Limitedclass

sizeallowsforpersonalattentionandupclosewildlifeencounters.Acompletelist

ofclasses,daycamps,homeschoolfamilyworkshops,andregistrationareavailable

onlineatwww.centralfloridazoo.orgorcall407.323.4450,ext.123oremail

education@centralfloridazoo.orgformoreinformation.Registrationisrequiredat

leasttwoweeksinadvance.

Areyoulookingforanexcitingfieldtripforyourhomeschoolgroup?ExploretheZoo

withanofficialZooguideandlearnfascinatingfactsabouttheanimals.Experience

upcloseanimalencountersasstudentsmeetEducationAnimalAmbassadorsfrom

aroundtheworld.CustomdesignaprogramtailoredtoyourstudentswithCreate

YourOwnZOOventure!Telluswhatelementsyou’dliketoinclude,andwe’lldothe

rest.Fromthesmallestinsecttothelargestlandmammal,learnwhatanimalseat,

wheretheylive,howtheymove,andmuch,muchmore.Childrenwillbeengaged

intheseinteractiveprogramsdesignedtosparkanexcitementforthesciencesanda

compassionforwildlife.

Whileyou’rehere,enjoyarideonChamptheTrainorthecarousel.Playinthe

Wharton-SmithTropicalSplashGroundortakeawalkonthenaturetrek.TheZOOm

AirAdventurecourseisaplaygroundinthetreesasyouswing,climb,balance,and

ziplineinthischallengingeco-adventure.Feedagiraffe,experienceanup-close

encounterwitharhinoceros,takearideonacamel(February–April),orenjoyfunon

thewaterwithWOW(WalkonWater)Balls.Besuretovisitthewebsitefordetailsand

prices.

CentralFloridaZoo&BotanicalGardenannualpassholdersreceivefreeadmissionto

theZooaswellasdiscountpricesonmanyprograms.Ridepassesareavailableforthe

trainandcarousel.BecomeaZooannualpassholdertoday,andyourfamilywillenjoy

theZooforthewholeyear!FormoreinformationregardingtheZoopleasevisit

www.centralfloridazoo.orgorcall407.323.4450.TheZooislocatedoff1-4atExit

104inSanfordandisopendailyfrom9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.

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Take a 19th Century Florida Adventure at Tampa’s Only Outdoor

Living History Museum!

Cracker Country is a living history museum located on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Named after the cracking whips of Florida’s pioneer cowmen, the museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of rural life in Florida in the late 19th century.

Cracker Country was established in 1978 by Mildred W. and Doyle E. Carlton, Jr. Thirteen original structures, built between 1870-1912 were relocated from around the state, restored and furnished to represent various aspects of home life, commerce and transportation as it was in many rural Florida communities just before the turn of the 20th century.

The centerpiece of Cracker Country is the Carlton House, a two-story structure with a distinctive dogtrot hallway that was the boyhood home of Doyle E. Carlton, the governor of Florida during the Great Depression.

Cracker Country is open every day during the annual Florida State Fair, and throughout the spring and fall by reservation for field trips and group tours. In addition, the museum offers two Homeschool Days annually. All of our programs and events feature hands-on activities to help young learners experience a little bit of the life of pioneer Floridians. Come visit during our autumn events:

Fall 2015 Homeschool Day – September 18

Christmas in the Country – December 5

Learn more at www.crackercountry.org

TAKE A 19TH CENTURY FLORIDA ADVENTURE AT TAMPA’S ONLY OUTDOOR

LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM!

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TheCornellFineArtsMuseumatRollinsCollegeistheonlyteachingmuseum

inthegreaterOrlandoarea.CFAM’sbroadscopecollection,recognizedasone

ofthelargestandmostdistinguishedcollectionsinFlorida,includesmorethan

5,000objectsrangingfromantiquitythroughtoday,includingrareOldMaster

paintingsandacomprehensivecollectionofprints,drawings,andphotographs.

EducationisthecornerstoneofthemissionoftheCornellFineArtsMuseum.

Thedynamiccombinationofpermanentcollectioninstallationsandtemporary

exhibitionsprovidesmanyopportunitiestoactivelyengagewithsignificant

worksofart.

HomeschoolfamilieslovelearningatCFAMbecausemuseumvisitscanbe

tailoredtomeetavarietyofneeds.Exploreatyourownpacethroughthe

exhibitions.Usingactivitysheetsanddrawingtours,childrencanfollowtheir

owninterests.Forthoselookingformorestructure,CFAMalsooffersguided

tourstostudentsofallagesinCentralFloridaandbeyond.Theseinteractive

experiencescomplementcurriculainart,reading,history,science,math,and

socialstudieswhileencouragingvisualliteracy,criticalthinkingskills,andart

appreciation.Extendyourmuseumexperiencewithartactivitiesthatenhance

conceptslearnedontour.CFAM’snewlyrenovatedEducationGalleryinforms

andinspiresfamiliesbyofferingchildrentheopportunitytomakedeeper

connectionstothepermanentcollectionthroughinteractiveplaystationsand

iPadapps.

Don’tmissyourchancetovisitCFAManddiscoverhowlearninginanart

museumcanenrichyourlessonsathome.

Todiscussdesigningamuseumexperiencetoalignwithyoureducational

needs,contactEducationCoordinatorLouiseBuyoat407-646-1536orsendyour

[email protected].

Tolearnmoreaboutourcurrentandupcomingexhibitions,visittheCFAM

website:http://www.rollins.edu/cfam.

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1101 Audubon Way, Maitland, FL 32751 407-644-0190

OUR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS:• meet Sunshine State and Common Core

Standards.• receive rave reviews from teachers and children.• engage students in the learning process through

hands-on activities in historic downtown Winter Garden.

• includes pre- and post-field trip classroom exercises to enhance the learning experience.

• make learning fun!

EXPERIENCE HISTORY: GRADES 4-5In this two and a half hour program, fourth and fifth grade students:• travel from the late 19th century to today,

discussing major events in each decade.• use detective skills to match old building photos to

the buildings as they look now.• explore the Winter Garden Heritage Museum,

uncovering information about Citizen Heroes.• become costumed Timucuan Indians, farmers,

business owners, or fishermen and speculate about why they came to the area.

• Cost: Field trips are $5 per student; teachers and chaperones are free.

A WALK THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY: GRADES 1-2In this one and a half hour program, first and second grade students rotate through activities where they:• learn about “Citizen Heroes” who made

significant contributions and begin to understand that they, too, can be heroes.

• search through the Heritage Museum and caboose looking for items on a scavenger hunt.

• develop map skills while walking on the West Orange Trail in search of historic buildings.

• Cost: Field trips are $4 per student; teachers and chaperones are free.

To receive a full description of programs, (including Sunshine State & Common Core

Standards addressed), or to book a field trip, please email Lynne at: [email protected]

Elementary School Field Trips

SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE.

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED IN PART BY ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA.

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Selma Tours, LLC Selma. Alabama

“Live the History” Allow the “Southern Belles of Selma”, our step-‐on tour guides for your chartered buses, to show you one of the most fascinating

cities in Alabama. [email protected]

Phone: 334-‐875-‐9591 Toll Free: 1-‐800-‐577-‐0086

www.selmatours.com Like us on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/SelmaToursLLC

Admission is free. The experience is priceless.

MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUMFISHERMEN’S VILLAGE

1200 WEST RETTA ESPLANADE PUNTA GORDA FL 33950 941-575-9002

WWW.FREEDOMISNTFREE.ORG

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TAKE A FIELD TRIP

BIG GUY

Schedule your visit today and introduce your

students to Birmingham’s BIGGEST ambassador.

VISITVULCAN.COM1701 VALLEY VIEW DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209205-933-1409 | [email protected]@VisitVulcan

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Vulcan Park and Museum Forging Memorable Field Trips for Homeschoolers

For111years,Vulcan,themythicalRomangodoftheforge,hasembodied

thestoryofBirmingham,Alabama.AtVulcanParkandMuseum,webringthis

storytolifeforstudentsthroughtours,exhibits,andlivetheaterperformances.

Enrichmentactivitiesandoutreachprogramsenhancetheexperience.Our

educationalprogramsexcitestudentsthroughinquiry-basedlearningandserve

studentsofallagesandlearningstyles.Guidedmuseumtoursallowstudentsto

exploreBirmingham’shistorythroughgrade-appropriateinstructionandindoor

andoutdooractivities.AlignedwiththeAlabamaCourseofStudy,contentcovers

severalclassroomsubjects,withanemphasisonsocialstudies.Eachgrouphas

thechancetoascendVulcan’sobservationtowerforanunforgettableviewofthe

region.

VulcanParkandMuseumiscommittedtocarryingitseducationalmission

beyondtheboundariesoftheparkandofferingassistancetoresource-

challengedschools.TheCamps and Clubsprogramisidealforcamps,scoutsand

afterschoolprograms.Eachsessionlaststwohoursandincludesanopening

craft,athematictourandahands-on,minds-onactivity.Teachersselectfromfive

programthemesincludingHistoryMysteries,GoingGreen,Vulcan’sVisionaries,

BuildingBirmingham,andIronKids.

Guided ToursandCamps and Clubsshouldbescheduledatleastthreeweeks

inadvance.Bookingsaremadeonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.Please

contactthe [email protected]

205.933.1409x29.

VulcanParkandMuseumisagreatplaceforeducationalactivitiesandfield

tripsandshouldbeastudents’initialgatewaytolearningourregion’shistory.

ScheduleyourvisittodayandintroduceyourstudentstoBirmingham,Alabama’s

biggestambassador!

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Gulf Coast

EXPLOREUMScience Center

Mobile, Alabama

Withmorethan150interactiveexhibits,thought-provokinglarger-than-life

IMAXfilms,andfun,hands-oneducationalprogramming,theGulfCoast

ExploreumScienceCenteraspirestoincreasescienceliteracyamongthepeople

ofsouthAlabamaandtheGulfCoastregion,residentsandvisitorsalike.

TheGulfCoastExploreumScienceCenterisoneof495professionalscience

centersworldwidethatholdsmembershipintheAssociationofScienceand

TechnologyCenters.

• TheExploreumwelcomesonanaverage150,000visitorsannually.

• Sinceopeninginitscurrentlocation,theExploreumhastaughtmorethan

400,000schoolchildrenandoffersprogrammingeachyearformorethan

25,000childrenfrompublicandprivateschoolsaswellashomeschooled

children.

Bysparkingimagination,creatingcuriosityandinstillingasenseofwonder

intheworld,theExploreumhasbeenacornerstoneofinformallearningon

theGulfCoastsinceitsinceptionmorethan30yearsago.Withthecontinued

supportofthecommunity–visionarycivicleaders,generousdonors,

contributingmembersandvolunteers–theExploreumisabletobringthe

worldofsciencetotheGulfCoast.

TheGulfCoastExploreumScienceCenterislocatedat65Government

StreetinDowntownMobile,Ala. HoursareTuesday-Thursday9a.m.-4p.m.;

Friday-Saturday9a.m.-5p.m.;SundayNoon-5p.m.ClosedMondays.Formore

informationofadmissionandtheexhibits,call251-208-6893orvisit

www.exploreum.com

Since 1983, The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center in Mobile has been showing

area children the joy of learning by teaching and involving them in discovering the

wonders of science. The Exploreum is a Not-for-Profit 501c3 organization and relies

inpartonthesupportofgenerousdonorsandpatrons.

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www.americanvillage.org.

Each day during the school year, hundreds of K-12 students converge on the 183-acre American Village campus located in Montevallo in Shelby County, Alabama. They step onto the stage of American history with a talented and passionate staff and explore the ideals of American liberty and self-government. Students are fully engaged and captivated as they experience the drama and uncertainty that existed when the “past” was the “present.”

On a typical day, one can see students taking risks in colonial Boston, preparing to debate Patrick Henry’s Virginia resolves for independence, enthusiastically drilling in Washington’s Army at Yorktown, and serving as delegates to the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia.

Consistently teachers tell us this is the best field trip experience they have encountered in their years of teaching. Students rave about the experience; many of our historical interpreters get “fan mail.” Parents also praise our programs. They are struck by the authenticity with which our staff portrays people of the past; and they are brought into the action – right into the heart of the historical vignette – as if they were there. The American Village campus is distinctive, believed to be the first campus in the Nation of its type, size, design, and scope to be constructed for the express purpose of civic and leadership education.

Although these facilities play a key role in presenting these ideas and stories, the American Village campus is not about its buildings. It is instead about building in the hearts and minds of students -- young and old -- a sense of stewardship of what George Washington called “the sacred fire of liberty.”

The American Village is open M-F 10-4, closed Saturdays and Sundays (check our web site for holidays and other closings).

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Fromguidedtourstointeractionswithprofessionalartists,theCountryMusicHall

ofFame®andMuseumoffersanunparalleledinteractivelearningexperiencefor

homeschoolstudentsofallages.Withover2millionartifactsinitsgrowingcollection,

themuseumprovidesstudentswithanopportunitytoexplorethehistorythatshaped

countrymusic,andAmericanculture.Guidedtoursprovideamulti-layeredlearning

experiencethroughexplorationofthemuseum’sone-of-akindartifacts,archivalvideo

andaudioelements,interactivetouchscreens,andmore.

Unique,hands-onlearningprogramsexpandthestoriestoldbytheexhibitions.From

weeklyinstrumentdemonstrationstoexperienceswithsongwriters,themuseum

allowsstudentstoimmersethemselvesinthevibranthistoryofcountrymusic.

Inadditiontomuseumexperiences,studentscanvisitalegendarymusicstudio,

HistoricRCAStudioB,locatedonNashville’sfamedMusicRow.StandwhereElvis

Presley,DollyPartonandothersmadelandmarkrecordings.Next,studentscandive

intothehistoryofletterpressonaninteractivetourofHatchShowPrint,aworking

letterpressshopfoundedin1879.Participantscanhandinkandprintthefinalcoloron

theirposter.

VisitorswillfindvaluablelearningexperiencesattheTaylorSwiftEducationCenter—a

spaceforhands-onexperiencesconnectedtothemuseum’scontent.Everyweekend,

studentscanexamineartifacts,learnguitarbasics,writeasong,andmore.

Themuseumalsooffersclassroomsupportthroughdistancelearning.Theflagship

songwritingprogramWords & Musicprovidesstudentsarichlearningexperiencethat

culminatesinaninteractiveworkshopwithaprofessionalsongwriter.

Everythingatthemuseumisalearningexperience.Whetheryou’reanaspiring

songwriter,historybuff,ormusicaficionado,themuseumhassomethingforeveryone.

Formoreinformation,visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org/education,call

615-416-2001,[email protected].

Move, Groove, and Learnat the

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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2015-2016 Performances:• Einstein is a Dummy:Sept17–Oct4,2015;HomeschoolDay,Sept30(Curricular

tie-in provided for grades 4-6)

• Charlotte’s Web:Oct26–Dec6,2015;HomeschoolDay,Nov11(Curricular tie-in provided for grades K-4)

• ScotCopeland’sCinderella:Jan14–Feb7,2016;HomeschoolDay,Jan27(Curricular tie-in provided for grades K-3)

• Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott:Feb25–Mar13,2016;HomeschoolDay,Mar9(Curricular tie-in provided for grades 4-8)

• A Year with Frog and Toad:Apr14–May15,2016;HomeschoolDay,Apr27(Curricular tie-in provided for grades K-2)

HomeschoolDaysareonselectdatesat1pm.NCT’sStudentMatineesrunTuesday

–Fridayat10amand11:45am,andlastbetween60and75minutes.All groups are

welcome to attend any available student matinee.

You’llseesomeamazingthingsinour84thseason.Comeforthefun,fortheworld-class

artistry,andforthesheerjoy.LeaveInspired!

Formoreinformation,visitwww.NashvilleCT.org,call(615) 252-4675,oremail

[email protected].

Providingextraordinary,teachablemomentsatthetheatreforyouandyourfamily

isaNashvilleChildren’sTheatre(NCT)priority.Fordecades,throughworld-class

professionalartistryaswellasmeaningfulartseducationprogramming,NCThas

challengedandnurturedgenerationsofchildrenandfamiliestogrowintothecreative

thinkersanddoersthathavemadeourcitysoamazing.

Homeschoolstudentsofallagesareinvitedtojoinusthisseasonforafieldtrip

performanceofeachproductiondesignedjustforyou.Thespecialperformance

includesuniqueactivitiesdesignedtoexploretheshow’sthemesandcharactersand

an“after-words”question-and-answersessionwiththecastandartisticteamofeach

play.HomeschoolDayperformanceshaveadiscountedrateat$8aperson.

Nashville Children’s Theatre:

Offering World-Class Theater for a World-Class City

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Our classroom is in our basement! Actually our classroom is our basement, in the middle of

(and under) the city of Horse Cave, Kentucky. Hidden River Cave (HRC), one of the world’s most

biologically diverse underground spaces, offers educational opportunities for students of any age.

Adjacent to HRC is the American Cave Museum with groundwater, animal and history exhibits

and plenty of classroom space. Our director is a geologist, and our educational director is a

Certified Master Environmental Educator.

Onsite experiential programs include: cave wildlife, fossils, archaeology, karst geology, water-

quality monitoring, fragile cave ecosystems. Students can zipline across the mouth of the cave

and rappel down the face of the cave. Search for wildlife on the off-trail Wild Cave Tour!

Go to www.hiddenrivercave.com, or ask for Dave or Peggy at 270-786-1466.

Kentucky Down Under Adventure ZooHave you ever met a kangaroo? Fed Rainbow Lorikeets? Seen a dog herding sheep? That’s just

a taste of the adventures at Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, located just 2 miles from

Hidden River Cave.

Go to www.kdu.com, or ask for the Homeschool Group Coordinator at 270-786-1010.

Sims Studios & Art Shop (Located directly across the street from HRC)

Award-winning artist Jesse Sims can schedule art instructional sessions for any age. Jesse has

also coached nationally recognized rocket clubs. His rocket class will help your student invent

like da Vinci, construct a rocket like NASA, and observe color like Monet. Explore symmetry in

the world around us, learn about M.C. Escher and tessellations. Come and explore….math and

science through art. -- Ask for Jesse at 270-218-1067.

Big Buffalo Crossing Canoe & KayakPaddle down one of the world’s most biologically diverse rivers. Choose from trips past springs

and caves and even into Mammoth Cave National Park. -- www.bigbuffalocrossing.com --

270-774-7883.

Your Kentucky Getaway/Learnaway

Hidden River Cave

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Civil War Days October 9-11, 2015

Columbus-Belmont State Park (Columbus, KY)

The weekend will include battle reenactments, living history, and encampments. Friday is “education day”. Schools, scouts, groups, & clubs are encouraged to schedule field trips. Battles will be held at 2:00 both Sat. and Sun. featuring skilled reenactors bringing history back to life. Battles are narrated. There will be a Ghost Walk on Friday evening through the historic earthworks and a Civil War Ball on Saturday night featuring The 52nd Regimental String Band. Sunday morning services led in period style by Rev. Alan Farley and followed by a memorial ceremony at Columbus Cemetery. Sutlers and food vendors will be on site to serve the needs of the reenactors and visiting guests. Cavalry and artillery by invitation. No registration fee or admission charge. For more information and pre-registration of sutlers

and reenactors, please call Park Office (270-677-2327) or email [email protected]

www.parks.ky.gov

The event is sponsored by Columbus-Belmont State Park, Hickman Co. Judge Executive/Fiscal Court & Civil War Days Committee

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Connecting you with nature.

Join us for our monthly Homeschool program! Our hands-on courses cover a variety of natural science and biology themes,

and are specifically designed for homeschool families. Pre-registration required.

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Zanesville-Muskingum County Destination Discovery

Zanesville and Muskingum County offers educators and students real-world enrichment opportunities in a convenient, safe and inspiring location. Discover Science and Nature at the Wilds – one of North America’s largest wildlife conservation facilities. Students can get up close and personal with over 24 species of animals. Day and overnight camps available. Visit the largest Suri Alpaca Farm in Southeast Ohio at The Alpacas of Spring Acres. Learn about Aquaponics and Aquaculture by touring the Ripple Rock Fish Farms. Meet local farmers who will explain the importance of pasture raised foods and sustainable pastures at Bush Valley Farm. Explore history in a variety of locations including the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site, housed in John Glenn’s boyhood home. Students will learn about life during the Great Depression and WWII through a captivating living history presentation. Aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler students will enjoy a historical narrative while cruising along the Muskingum River Navigation Historic District. In its day, the system of locks and dams that extends 112 miles through southeastern Ohio, helped open the state and the entire Midwest to trade and development. Inside the National Road Zane Grey Museum students will experience the history of early transportation represented through a diorama showing the construction of the National Road as well as a glimpse of the life of one of America’s most popular authors, Zane Grey. A visit to Dr. Increase Mathews House, the oldest house in Zanesville, will allow the students the opportunity to explore a military history room, historic room settings and glass and pottery exhibits. An additional must see is The Stone Academy. This featured site of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom was originally built to house the state legislature and features exhibits of historic documents, period clothing and fine art.

Call today for a free Destination Discovery Guide 800.743.2303

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330.972.690960 FIR HILL AKRON, OHIO

www.howerhouse.org

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The University of Akron

1871 Victorian MansionExquisite furnishings & objects collected

from around the worldGuided tours: Wednesday-Saturday,

noon - 3:00pm (timed tours start 12:15pm) Visit the Carriage House after tours

(Friday & Saturday) May - OctoberAll school groups:

$1 person for children & adults

Group tours please call for appointment

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Memories RevisitedHower House, a stately Victorian mansion built in 1871, has had plenty of time to amass some serious memories and mementos. It has strong ties to Akron’s history, architecturally as well as through accomplishments of its founding family starting with John Henry and Susan Youngker Hower.

The Howers came to Akron in 1865 on the heels of the Civil War where they hoped to expand on their fortunes after operating Doylestown, Ohio for many years. Hower and John F. Seiberling moved the Excelsior Mower and Reaper business to Akron and built the first large-scale manufacturing facility thus giving Hower the enviable title of “Father of Akron Industry.” His business savvy positioned him to commence a long history in Akron for himself and sons, Harvey, Milton Otis and Charles on what was then the northern edge of this rapidly-expanding city.

A well-established local architect, Jacob Snyder, was hired to design the 28-room mansion for the Howers based on the “Akron Plan” a unique auditorium-style floor plan used in the burgeoning Sunday School movement that gained a foothold in the late 1800s. The first floor of the Hower House reflects this in its circular center hall.

Three generations of the Hower family lived in the Mansion for over 100 years. What remains from the wealth, taste, and extensive travels of three generations of this extraordinary family is a wonderful historic house museum, filled with treasures collected from around the world.

Since opening in the mid-1980s, the Hower House Museum has become an important educational resource for architecture, the history of decorative arts, interior design and Victorian culture. Open eleven months a year, the museum offers a robust schedule of exhibits, programs, tours for all ages, and a unique venue for corporate gatherings, weddings, and other special occasions.

Check the Hower House website for events and details: www.howerhouse.org.

HHHHHOWEROWEROWEROWEROWER H H H H HOUSEOUSEOUSEOUSEOUSE M M M M MUSEUMUSEUMUSEUMUSEUMUSEUM

330.972.690960 FIR HILL AKRON, OHIO

www.howerhouse.org

Educational toursEducational toursEducational toursEducational toursEducational toursSeasonal exhibits/programSeasonal exhibits/programSeasonal exhibits/programSeasonal exhibits/programSeasonal exhibits/programsEventsEventsEventsEventsEventsCellar Door Store gift shopCellar Door Store gift shopCellar Door Store gift shopCellar Door Store gift shopCellar Door Store gift shopRentalsRentalsRentalsRentalsRentals

The University of Akron

1871 Victorian MansionExquisite furnishings & objects collected

from around the worldGuided tours: Wednesday-Saturday,

noon - 3:00pm (timed tours start 12:15pm) Visit the Carriage House after tours

(Friday & Saturday) May - OctoberAll school groups:

$1 person for children & adults

Group tours please call for appointment

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STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is the former Estate of F.A. Seiberling, co-founder of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. It features a historic 65-room Tudor Revival Manor House built in 1915 and 70 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens.

We invite home school groups to take full advantage of all that we have to offer to benefit from a memorable experience.

For information on tour options, pricing, geocaching, PlayGarden and questing or to book a reservation, please contact Pamela Courrier, Group Sales & Tour Services Specialist at 330-315-3284 or via email at [email protected].

330.836.5533714 N. Portage Path • Akron, OH 44303

www.stanhywet.org

Open Tuesday through Sunday (closed to the public on Mondays) from April through December.

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Discover a NATIONAL TREASURE

StanHywetHall&GardensinAkron,OhioistheformerestateofF.A.Seiberling,co-

founderofTheGoodyearTire&RubberCompany.Completedin1915,theestatewas

designedbyarchitectCharlesSchneiderandlandscapearchitectWarrenManning

intheTudorRevivalstyle.Itisoneofthemostimportantremainingexamplesofan

AmericanCountryEstatebuiltbythewealthcreatedduringtheIndustrialRevolution

attheturnofthe20thcentury,whentheemergenceofmodernAmericamadeAkron

the“RubberCapitaloftheWorld.”

Theestatefeaturesa65-roomManorHouse,GateLodge,CorbinConservatoryand

70acresofartisticallylandscapedgroundsandformalgardens.TheGateLodgehas

itsownhistoricsignificance: in1935,twoadmittedalcoholicsmetandtalkedlong

intothenightwhentheprinciplesthatstillserveasthecornerstoneofAlcoholics

Anonymouswereidentified.

In1957,StanHywetbecameanon-profithistorichousemuseumsothatthepublic

couldbenefitfromthecultural,educational,andinspirationalrichesofoneofthemost

significantachievementsinarchitectureandhorticulturetocomeoutofAmerica’s

IndustrialAge.StanHywetisaccreditedbytheAmericanAllianceofMuseumsandisa

designatedSaveAmerica’sTreasuresproject.ItisAkron,Ohio’soldestNationalHistoric

Landmark.

Weinvitehomeschoolgroupstotakefulladvantageofallthatwehavetooffer

tobenefitfromamemorableexperience.Forinformationontouroptions,pricing,

geocaching,PlayGardenandquestingortobookareservation,pleasecontact

PamelaCourrier,GroupSales&TourServicesSpecialistat330-315-3284orviaemail

[email protected]&GardensandMolly’sShop&Cafeare

openTuesdaythroughSunday(closedtothepubliconMondays)fromAprilthrough

December.

www.stanhywet.org.

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