Jefferson Barracks Historic Site 533 Grant Road, St. Louis, 63125; 314-544-6224

Daniel Bissell House 10225 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, 63137; 314-544-6224 or 636-532-7298

Museum of Transportation 3015 Barrett Station Rd., St. Louis, 63122; 314-965-6885

Laumeier Sculpture Park Education Center 12580 Rott Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63127; 314-821-1209, ext. 12

Parks & Recreation programs and facilities are available for people of all abilities. Please let us know if there is an accommodation that would make a program accessible to you or your group by calling the site of your planned visit directly. For hearing impaired, call 800-735-2966 (Relay Missouri).

Farmsteading at Thornhill This program focuses on the Louisiana Purchase and early Missouri history, which parallels the arrival and life of Frederick Bates, the 2nd governor of Missouri. Students help prepare their own meal by hauling wood and water and observing open hearth cooking. Activities include rail splitting and candle dipping. Students get a hands-on understanding of the frugal lifestyle of Missouri’s settlers in the early 1800s. This is a 4 hour program for a maximum 40 students. Educator Michaela Kornblum

Thornhill on the Frontier (2 hour program)  By touring Governor Bates’ home and outbuildings, students are familiarized with the site’s specific history. They are also introduced to daily 19th century labors such as processing fibers into fabric, cultivation of food, cooking, transportation and family life. Program includes one hands-on activity for up to 50 students.

Frontier Homes (2 hour program)    By touring 19th century homes and buildings collected from St. Louis County, students learn about local pioneer history. Topics covered may include home construction, crop cultivation, preserving, cooking, blacksmithing, slavery and other aspects of everyday life in the mid 1800s. Program includes one hands-on activity for up to 50 students.

The Passage West  (2 ½ hour program)   In addition to touring village structures and covering the above topics, students examine the migration of Germans to Missouri in the 1840s. Two hands-on activities are available for up to 40 students. Choices may include churning butter, cross-cut saw, candle dipping or peg making.

Guided Tours (1 ½ hours) Available on week days for adult groups or mixed ages, 2nd grade and older; maximum of 50 total per tour. Group rates may apply. Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance.

For rates and more information, Download complete Faust Education Flyer. To ask questions or make reservations, please call Faust Park at 636-532-7298.

Revolutionary War A British French & Indian War veteran discusses the events that created resentment in the American colonies. British policies, such as taxation and land treaties would spark the American Revolution and the birth of the United States of America. The conflict would produce one of the greatest leaders in U.S. history, George Washington.

The Frontiersman In the Louisiana Purchase territory, many men found profit and land on the frontier. These men lived off the land, befriending the Native Americans as they learned the ways to survive in the wilderness of the West.

Lewis and Clark: Their Missouri Connection This program will focus on Lewis and Clark, especially the beginning and ending of their expedition.

Billy Yank a Union infantry soldier, greets and instructs student “recruits”; discussing supplies, equipment and a soldier’s lifestyle in the civil war era.

Johnny Reb a Confederate infantry soldier, tells the story of Missouri during the War of the Rebellion. Missouri was a state torn in many ways, fighting for the North and the South. Guerrilla tactics are also covered by this soldier.

Civil War Medicine A surgeon of the era explains some of the medical instruments used during the war and explores the medical practices of the day.

Spies and Codes Learn about espionage techniques of the 1860s. Who made the best spies? What did spies do? How do you break a code? Students will learn this and then decipher a secret message.

WWI: Doughboy A typical “Doughboy” will examine the U.S. involvement in the war with an emphasis on his everyday life, equipment, uniform, and the “new” methods of warfare.

WWII: G.I. Joe World War II was the beginning of truly modern warfare but it was still the infantry soldier that made the difference. Explore the life of a soldier during this “great conflict”.

Guided Tours Group tours of the historic Powder Magazine and other sites are available on week days; maximum of 35 per tour. Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance. Both students and adults are welcome.

JBHS Reservation Notes: All of our Field Trip presentations are available February 1 through December 15 and take place inside the Jefferson Barracks Visitor Center’s Multi-purpose Room. These programs are available to all St. Louis area school students in grades 4 and above, unless otherwise noted. Our education programs meet several of The Show-Me Standards of Missouri. Contact our educators at 314 544-6224 and leave a detailed message to make a reservation or request additional information.

Additional guidelines:

1. Reservations may be made by calling 314 544-6224 or 636 532-7298 (Faust Park). Reservations must be made at least two (2) weeks prior to the program date. NOTE: Cancellations or changes are subject to a $13.00 processing fee.
2. All programs are 45-60 minutes in length. The cost is $30.00 per presentation for the first 30 participants and $1.00 per person thereafter to a maximum of 60. Reservations must be paid for prior to the start of the program.
3. Programs are not suitable for groups larger than 60 at Jefferson Barracks. Two presentations can be offered during each visit. Programs are available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. Teachers must remain with students at all times.

After Daniel Bissell (1769-1833) assumed command of Fort Belle Fontaine in 1809, he acquired land on the main thoroughfare to St. Louis (Bellefontaine Rd.) and started building a home for his family. The handsome Federal style home standing today was completed by 1819, following General Bissell’s active duty in the War of 1812.

http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/bissell.html Group tours can be arranged for a Thursday or Friday. Cost for St. Louis County residents is $30.00 for up to 25 people. Please allow at least two weeks advance notice. Please note that the house is in its original historic state and is not wheel chair accessible.

Many of the same educational programs presented at Jefferson Barracks can also be presented at the Bissell “Barn”, located behind the historic Bissell House.

Facilitated Field Trip Workshops: Pre-school or elementary school groups will experience a “hands-on” workshop led by a museum educator. It is the perfect way to kick off or culminate a themed unit in your classroom. You will want to visit the website or call for more information about the multiple field trip focus areas.

Self-Guided Tours: Groups are able to explore the entire museum at their own pace. One adult is required for every five children.

Theater Events: Enhance your visit to the Museum of Transportation by getting a touch of live theater before or after your children’s visit through the different modes and stages of transportation.

Boy/Girl Scout Programs: Scouting opportunities abound at the Museum through tours, theater events, workshops, special admission days, and Merit badge programs.

Operation Lifesaver: Safety is the priority for every student as the Museum presenter uses flip charts and slides to warn them of the dangers at railroad-highway crossings and hazards of playing near railroad cars and tracks.

For More Information on all Programs call 314-965-6885 or http://transportmuseumassociation.org