Museum in Your Classroom-Outreach and Virtual Programs

The Sacramento History Museum has resigned our In-Person programs to be brought into your classroom, either with us going to your class or joining virtually. All programs are 1 hour long. Please download and fill out our VIRTUAL AND OUTREACH FORM here. Upon completion of your form, please return it as a PDF or Word file. Please send all request forms to Zoey Jennings, Education Coordinator at zjennings@sachistorymuseum.org. For questions, please call 916.808.6896.

 

Outreach Programs:

We bring our educational programs to you! Each presentation is 1 hour long and adapted for classroom formats. Outreach programs bring history to life at the convenience of your schedule.

 

History Mystery Grades 1 and 2

Uncover one of Sacramento’s greatest mysteries! Students decode the past using clues from a trunk hidden for 100 years. This program looks at a young child’s life from the 1800’s. Students see the differences and similarities of their lives to May Woolsey.

 

Nisenan: California Indians of the Sacramento Valley Grades 3 and above

Who were the first people of the Sacramento region? Students explore the culture and society of the Nisenan, their long history and life today.

 

*Need a different program brought to your classroom? Contact us to talk options! *

 

Time-Traveler’s Trunk

Rent the Gold Rush in a steamer trunk! Our Time-Traveler’s Trunk comes complete with easily adaptable lesson plans, as well as primary sources, historic artifacts, costumes, and hands-on activities that will bring history to life in your classroom. You may rent the Time-Traveler’s Trunk in two-week increments, allowing you the flexibility to enhance your curriculum at your own pace.

 

Virtual Programs

The Sacramento History Museum provides live online versions of our in-person programs. Virtual Programs happen on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but contact us if you need a different day. All programs are 1-Hour long, delivered on Zoom (Or your school’s preferred platform) and meet California Curriculum Standards.

 

Gold Rush- Grades 4 and above

“Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!” Those words launched the largest human migration in modern history. Students learn how prospectors sought their fortunes during the California Gold Rush, including gold-mining methods and a historic print shop demo. *Virtual does not include gold panning. *

 

Heading West- Grades 4 through 6

Why did thousands of people risk their lives on land and sea to reach the Far West? Students learn the how and why of 1800s travel and decide which journey they would prefer. *Virtual does include game component. *

 

History Mystery -Grades 1 and 2

Uncover one of Sacramento’s greatest mysteries! Students decode the past using clues from a trunk hidden for 100 years. This program looks at a young child’s life from the 1800’s. Students see the differences and similarities of their lives to May Woolsey.

 

Nisenan: California Indians of the Sacramento Valley -Grades 3 and above

Who were the first people of the Sacramento region? Students explore the culture and society of the Nisenan, their long history and life today.

 

Old City Cemetery Tour -Grades 3 and above

Visit the Old City Cemetery virtually with us! Students learn the cemetery’s history, the meaning of Victorian symbols on gravestones, and some of the famous people buried here.

 

Old Sacramento Underground Tour -Grades 3 and above

Witness Sacramento’s astonishing effort to save the city from devastating floods in the 1850s and 1860s! Students uncover evidence of the city’s successful attempts to raise its streets and historic buildings, which created underground spaces and sidewalks.

 

Pricing

Outreach Programs* (limited days, please contact us if you have questions)

  • First presentation (up to 35 students): $200 plus mileage to and from the Museum.
  • Additional presentations per class: $50

 

*Available within a 25-mile radius of the Museum

 

Time-Traveler’s Trunk

Two-week rental – $150

Virtual Programs (limited days, please contact us if you have questions)

$50 per class, up to 35 students

 

Please download and fill out our VIRTUAL AND OUTREACH FORM here. You can type directly into the Word Document. Upon completion of your form, please return it as a PDF or Word file. Please send all request forms to Zoey Jennings, Education Coordinator at zjennings@sachistorymuseum.org. For questions, please call 916.808.6896.