America 250 Themed Field Trip
Life in Grandma’s Time
Thursday, March 12 from 10 am - 2 pm
What if we measured time in Grandmas?
My name is Sam. My Grandma was born is 1963- President Kennedy was assassinated that year. My Great- Grandma was born in 1945 – V-E Day and V-J Day. She would never know the conflict that my Great-Great Grandma knew, she was born in the roaring 20s. And Great-Great-Great Grandma? She remembers reading in the paper about the Titanic striking an iceberg. And My Great-Great-Great-Great Grandma? She was born in 1882….. And my 10x Great Grandma – she was 10 years old when America became its own independent nation.
We know it isn’t perfect, but it is personal. America 250 for us is a celebration of the generations it took to get the USA to where it is today. We invite you to explore and write your own American story.
As part of this field trip you will:
Discover local ties to the Revolutionary War.
Look at various events in our history with the lens of your grandparents, great-grandparents, etc. What was the world like for each of these generations - going back to 1776.
Grandparents receive free admission! Bring your grandparent along to learn about their lived history (no need to register grandparents with student registration).
Celebrate America 250!
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone began with the start of the American Revolution in Concord on April 19, 1775.
Registration and Additional Details
This program is open to all public, private, and home school students. Reservations are suggested one week before the program date, with final reservations 48 hours before the program begins (if not sold out prior). This program is for pre-registration only.
Schools will be divided into groups of no more than 30 students and adults.
Program fees are:
Primary Family Educator/Teacher: FREE;
Additional Adults/Chaperones: $13;
Youth (4 – 17): $6;
Children under 4: FREE.
Program format: This is a self-guided program. We suggest allowing at least 2 hours to experience all the stations. Your group is welcome to set aside a time and space for a lunch break. Please note that our Manitowoc County Historical Society has a carry in, carry out trash policy. We encourage a 1:10 ratio of adults to students (teachers are included in with adults).
Please arrive during your selected time slot — the four times are: 10 am; 10:30 am; 11 am; 11:30 am; and 12 Noon. In the ticket purchase window, click “Other Dates” and “Other Times” to browse various themed field trip date and time options. Guests may take part in activities until 2 pm.
Review our Museum Manners and Code of Conduct before your visit to best prepare you and your students.