Making
History Real!
School Programs at the
Rensselaer County Historical Society
The Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum
is a dynamic not-for-profit educational organization established
in 1927 to connect local history and heritage with contemporary
life.
All School Programs have been
designated to meet NYS Learning Standards.
Pre-Visit packets accompany each program.
We encourage use of the material to enhance your students' visit.
RCHS school programs fall into
one of the categories listed below.
1.
Exhibition Related Programs
2. Scavenger Hunts/Walking Tours
3. Hart-Cluett House Tours
4. Bring the Museum to You Programs
Schedule
A Visit Today! ~ Contact
RCHS at 518-272-7232 x.17 for more information or to request a
school program brochure.
1.
Exhibition Related Programs
Call for details, 272-2732.
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2.
Scavenger Hunts/Walking Tours
Community
Scavenger Hunt
Grades 2 - 3
1.5 Hours
Discover the unique buildings
of downtown Troy and learn how each plays a role in forming our
community. Private homes, businesses, places of worship, government
buildings and educational institutions are all within walking
distance of the museum. Students participate in an interactive
walking tour of downtown Troy that focuses on community relationships.
SS Standard 1, Key Ideas 2
and 4 ~ Cost: $5 per student, teachers
and chaperones (1 for every 8 students) receive free admission
Architecture
Scavenger Hunt
Grades 3 - 5
1.5 Hours
Students participate in a walking
tour of downtown Troy searching for architectural treasure. An
orientation at the museum introduces students to architectural
vocabulary and architectural details. On the hunt, students travel
to a variety of different styles and types of buildings. A wrap-up
session back at the museum helps students connect the architecture
they viewed to local history.
SS Standard 1, Key Ideas 2
and 4 ~ Cost: $5 per student, teachers
and chaperones (1 for every 8 students) receive free admission
Troy's
African-American History
Grades 3 - 6
1.5 Hours
To foster students' awareness
of the experience of African-Americans in Troy in the 19th century,
RCHS offers a walking tour of downtown Troy, focusing on African-American
History. Students visit several sites in Troy that show a range
of experiences, from a local abolitionist church to the site of
a former jail where a mob freed fugitive slave, Charles Nalle.
Some role-playing involved.
SS Standard 1, Key Ideas 2
and 4 ~ Cost: $5 per student, teachers
and chaperones (1 for every 8 students) receive free admission
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3.
Hart-Cluett House Tours
Go back in time and learn about
the women who worked in the Marble House. Find these Irish immigrants
live by working as servants. Experience for yourself what life
was like 150 years ago as you visit the parlors and the kitchen
of this beautiful 19th century home. Then return to the present
day and discuss your impressions of the past in a guided discussion
led by museum teachers. The reflection activity will take place
in the museum's Meeting Room
SS Standard 1, Key Idea 4 ~
Cost: $5 per student, teachers and chaperones (1 for every 8 students)
receive free admission
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4.
Bring the Museum to You - Outreach Programs
Can’t make it to the
museum, then have the museum come to you. Museum teachers present
exciting and educational programs for your students. Each program
meets NYS Learning Standards and relates to Core Curriculum.
Cost: $90 for 1 class maximum
30 students, $60 for additional class, same date and location
Rensselaer
County's Industrial History & Child Labor
Grades 4- 6
1
Hour
This program is designed to
introduce students to the rich industrial history of Rensselaer
County and to the use of children as a labor force in industry.
Students will engage in a hands on "industrial revolution
activity," and view a PowerPoint presentation containing
historic images of local industrial sites and photographs illustrating
the working conditions found in the 19th century. Primary source
documents and dbq's compliment this type of learning experience.
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Schedule a Visit
Today!
Programs
start at our newly renovated Carr Building, 57 Second Street,
Troy, NY
Cost: See
individual program descriptions for cost information.
Cancellation Policy:
Tours must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance. Groups canceling
after that time will be billed for the full cost of the tour.
Walking tours happen rain or shine.
Group Size:
Up to two classes. One chaperone is required for every 8 students.
BOCES Aid Approved
For more information, or to
make a reservation, contact us at 518-272-7232 x.17.
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