FIELD TRIPS
Give your students a first-hand encounter with the past. Our guided tours and programs are aligned with PA Standards and include hands-on interactions that take your students on a journey through the footsteps of history.
Use this checklist to plan your visit.
Use this checklist to plan your visit.
- Select some possible dates. April, May, September, and October are high-demand months for group tours so please book early to ensure the date you desire.
- What are your goals for the visit? Check out our programs and hands-on activities to personalize the experience to meet your students’ needs and interests.
- Think about how many chaperones you need or want to bring. BBHC provides one free chaperone admission for every ten students. Additional adults are $5 per person.
- Contact our education department at mmanges@fortligonier.org or 724-238-9701 to schedule a day and time.
- A month before your scheduled visit, watch your email for a confirmation packet that includes a schedule, important visit information, and pre/post visit historical content you can use to prepare students for your visit.
- Payment Options: We accept all forms of payment (cash, credit card, or check). You can pay upon arrival, or if you prefer, you may request to be invoiced after your visit at the time of scheduling.
Your students participate in a guided tour of the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center, plus one hands-on activity of your choice.
Cost: $7 per student
Time: 1.5 hours
Hands-On History Choices:
Quill Pen Writing
Students will learn about communication methods in the 1750’s and learn techniques for writing with a quill pen and ink. We’re sure your students will enjoy this challenging and fun activity.
Native American Necklace
After learning about the crucial role of the Native Americans in the Battle of the Monongahela (also known as Braddock’s Defeat) students make their own necklace.
Powder Horns as Storytellers
Powder horns were used to keep gun powder dry, but they also recorded a soldier’s story through art and lettering. Study some French & Indian War powder horns and then design your own.
STEM Behind the History
Explore the underlying STEM of the Braddock campaign. Students will learn about the science and technology of the time, engineering of forts and roads, logistics to feed and shelter soldiers, and the use of powerful artillery.
Cost: $7 per student
Time: 1.5 hours
Hands-On History Choices:
Quill Pen Writing
Students will learn about communication methods in the 1750’s and learn techniques for writing with a quill pen and ink. We’re sure your students will enjoy this challenging and fun activity.
Native American Necklace
After learning about the crucial role of the Native Americans in the Battle of the Monongahela (also known as Braddock’s Defeat) students make their own necklace.
Powder Horns as Storytellers
Powder horns were used to keep gun powder dry, but they also recorded a soldier’s story through art and lettering. Study some French & Indian War powder horns and then design your own.
STEM Behind the History
Explore the underlying STEM of the Braddock campaign. Students will learn about the science and technology of the time, engineering of forts and roads, logistics to feed and shelter soldiers, and the use of powerful artillery.
