School Field Trips Age
Location
Program
Contact Information
Grades 3-6
Faust Park
Students tour Thornhill and the Historic Village to learn about history and family life in the 1800’s through hands-on, real-life activities in an authentic environment. Several programs are available.
(314) 615-8328 or visit stlouisco.com/Parks/FaustEd
All ages
Museum of Transportation
School groups experience a “hands-on” program led by a museum educator.
Visit museumoftransport.org or call (314) 965-6885, ext. 5.
Grades 4-12
Jefferson Barracks Come visit with Joseph Plumb Martin- a Revolutionary War soldier, Billy Yank, Johnny Reb, a Civil War spy or doctor, Park
a WWI Doughboy and WWII G.I. Joe. Although created to address Missouri’s Core Curriculum standards for students, our programs are popular with many adult groups and organizations. Advance registration required. $40/class presentation.
(314) 615-5270 or e-mail jmagurany@stlouisco.com
For History Buffs United States Navy: WWI & WWII
The Army protected the U.S. from sea to shining sea for generations but it was the Navy that guarded those seas. From WWI through WWII the Navy has a rich and exciting history. Uniforms, equipment and other artifacts will provide an idea of what the life of the common sailor was like, in port, on the ships and during battle. This exhibit is open until December 29, 2013. Age
Fee
Location
All ages
Donation
Jefferson Barracks Park
The Homefront: V-mail to Email
Through objects, photos and documents, this exhibit will examine Americans who survived on the homefront while their soldier, sailor, airman or marine was overseas defending the nation. We’ll explore what life was like for those on the homefront and the daily life of those in the service. Rations cards, scrap metal drives, V-mail to email, K-rations to MREs, will be examined. This exhibit will be open from April 5 to December 20, 2014. Age
Fee
Location
All ages
Donation
Jefferson Barracks Park
Historic Ghost Stories
Ghosts and goblins rarely follow a schedule and neither will we if your group is willing to share an evening with those that enjoy things that go bump in the night. Whether you enjoy hearing tales in a 200-year-old mansion, among the stone ruins of Fort Belle Fontaine or in the hidden recesses of Jefferson Barracks, our story-tellers will be happy to guide you to the other side of the night. Minimum group size is 20. Advance reservation required two weeks in advance of requested date by calling (314) 544-5714 or e-mail dgonzales@stlouisco.com. Age
Fee
Location
All ages
$10/person
Jefferson Barracks Park, Fort Belle or Bissell House
Group Tours of Jefferson Barracks Come visit Jefferson Barracks and tour this grand old army barracks by bus or haywagon. Our tours are popular with many adult groups and organizations. Advance registration required by calling (314) 544-5714 or e-mail jmagurany@ stlouisco.com. Age
Fee
Location
All ages
Bus: $3/person (24 person min.) or $72/ bus.Hayride: $120/ride
Jefferson Barracks Park
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