School Programs
Get into Florida history at Heritage Village where 150 years of rich and colorful local history comes to life in a picturesque landscape of palmettos and pine trees. More than 25 buildings and structures are restored, authentic and full of fun. Heritage Village offers an exciting portfolio of events and programs to educate and inspire visitors.
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Planning Your Visit
ALL CLASS VISITS ARE TEACHER LED - SELF GUIDEDMuseum interpreters or docent volunteers are not provided. If possible, teachers are encouraged to visit before bringing their class on a field trip. Resource information to successfully lead a self-guided visit is provided through the curriculum, on-site interpretive signage and History Kits. Please make your on-line reservation early or call 582-2125. • School programs are available Wednesday through Friday • All visits require at least one teacher or chaperone per 10 - 15 students • Bring a lunch and eat under the pines
1.5 Hours
Pop into History - Enter Action History FUN! - Grades: K-8Teacher led program - SELF GUIDEDProgram Length: 1.5 hoursAVAILABILITY: Wednesday through Friday Pre-Registration requiredChaperones: One adult required per 10 -15 students.Program Features:'Enter-Action' History Fun provides FOUR hands-on learning stations that draw on the historic themes of agriculture, coastal living, community life and tourism. These active outdoor stations are accented by the natural environment and historic houses to welcome exploration & curiosity. • Agriculture: Be a Florida homesteader and help build a cattle pen for the free range cattle. • Coastal Living: Climb aboard the "Sharpie", gather your crew and set sail for an imaginative journey discovering the Gulf of Mexico. • Community Life: Explore the Plant Sumner House and discover who visited "Old Clear Water Harbor" and what role they played in the community. • Tourism: Load up some Florida sunshine and send some tourists down the line at the depot.Orientation and maps provided. Program Fee: FREE
4 Hours
School for a Day - Grades: K-8 Teacher led program - SELF-GUIDEDProgram Length: up to 4 hours AVAILABILITY: Wednesday through Friday Pre-Registration requiredChaperones: One adult required per 10 - 15 studentsProgram Features: Hold school for a day in a 1940’s classroom with historic furnishings and chalkboards - a great setting to do authentic learning with math and writing activities. Create your own historic 3R’s lesson plan. Heritage Village provides slates, McGuffy Readers and spellers. See History Kits for classroom information, artifacts and historic photos.OR • Bring your current classroom lesson plan. • Stroll and visit a select group of houses and interactive exhibits. • View exhibits in the museum galleries. • Hike the Shirley McPherson Native Plant Trail or play old fashioned games.Orientation and maps provided. Program Fee: FREE
2 Hours
School Self-Guided ToursGrades: Adaptable K- 12Teacher led program - SELF GUIDEDProgram Length: 2 hoursAVAILABILITY: Wednesday - FridayPre-Registration required: Call 582-2125Chaperones: One adult required per 10 - 15 studentsProgram Features: Stroll Heritage Village and experience FOUR interactive locations selected for your class. To make sure your group experience is a positive one, we require that self-guided visits pre-register to prevent overcrowding or conflict with other groups.Orientation and maps provided.
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