CONNECT

FALL 2022 – SUMMER 2023

CONNECT programs allow you and your students to explore one of our 11 locations across the state in the comfort of your classroom or home with a free, 30-minute live virtual broadcast in place of a field trip.

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP Grade 4 2022 dates: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 2023 dates: Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance.

During this experience, students will learn about Corydon’s role as Indiana’s first state capital from 1816-1825, including the first State Capitol Building and the Governor’s Headquarters.

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Schedule by calling 812.738.4890 or emailing corydoncapitolshs@indianamuseum.org.

GENE STRATTON-PORTER'S CABIN AND LIFE 1913-PRESENT DAY Grades 3-12 2022 dates: Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 7 2023 dates: Feb. 1, March 1, April 5 11 a.m.

Take a brief virtual tour of the inside of Gene’s cabin and learn about some of the unique traits she designed for each space. Q&A session will follow to help students learn more about Gene and her work.

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Schedule by calling 260.854.3790 or emailing genestrattonportershs@indianamuseum.org.

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site

WOMEN OF CULBERTSON Grades 8-12 *2022 dates: Dec. 1 *2023 dates: Jan. 20. Feb. 10 10 a.m. *If these dates do not work, please call the site for additional availability.

Meet the women of the Culbertson Mansion. What was life like for the women who lived at the home during the Victorian era? Learn about women’s work, education, dress, customs and pastimes from Mrs. Culbertson and her daughters, and the servant staff.

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Indiana State Museum

HOOSIERS MAKING HISTORY Grade 4 2022 dates: Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 2023 Dates: Jan. 1, Feb. 2, March 9, April 13, May 4 10 a.m.

Learn about the people who shaped Indiana through their innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit during the 1900s.

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Schedule by calling Nicole Rife, education engagement director, at 317.232.5598

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP Grades 4-12 *2022 dates: Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 15, Dec. 13 *2023 dates: Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 11, May 9 11 a.m. Please register 2 weeks in advance by calling 812.265.3526.

Learn about the history of the Lanier Mansion, family and servants is this interactive virtual program.

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Schedule by calling 812.265.3526 or emailing laniermansionshs@indianamuseum.org.

Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site

UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN INDIANA Grades 3-12 2022 dates: Nov. 1, Dec. 6 2023 dates: Feb. 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 11, 25, May 2, 16 9:30 a.m.

Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance.

Students will learn the reasons why an Underground Railroad movement developed in the Hoosier state. Afterwards, they will have a chance to see parts of the Coffin house and hear Levi and Catharine’s story and their connections to aiding freedom-seekers.

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Schedule by calling 765.847.1691 or emailing levicoffincenter@indianamuseum.org.

Limberlost State Historic Site

GENE STRATTON PORTER’S CABIN AND LIFE IN THE LIMBERLOST SWAMP 1863-1913 Grades 3-12 2022 dates: Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 2023 dates: Feb. 16, March 16, April 20 11:00 a.m.

Take a brief virtual tour of the inside of Gene’s cabin and learn about some of the unique traits she designed for each space. Q&A session will follow to help students learn more about Gene and her work.

Schedule by calling 260.368.7428 or emailing limberlostshs@indianamuseum.org.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site

VIRTUAL EXPLORATION OF THE T.C. STEELE STATE HISTORIC SITE Grades K-12 2022 dates: Nov. 1, Dec. 7 2023 dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 1, March 1, April 12 10:30 a.m.

Pre-registration required the Friday before the program date.

Explore T.C. Steele State Historic Site with this free, 30-minute live broadcast! See images of the grounds, historic buildings and gardens. You and your students will also discover what’s inside the artist’s Large Studio, and what it means to be an ‘en plein air painter.’

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Schedule by calling 812.988.2785 or emailing tcsteeleshs@indianamuseum.org.

Vincennes State Historic Site

FIVE FIRSTS FOR INDIANA Grades 3-5 2022 dates: Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 2023 dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 23, March 30, April 27 1 p.m.

Explore these firsts for Indiana, including the first city, first capital, first public school, first print shop and first “Fort Knox.” See images and video clips from each location, followed by a Q&A session. Indiana Academic Standards

Schedule by calling 812.882.7422 or emailing vincennesshs@indianamuseum.org.

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site

UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF CANALS Grades 3-12 2022 dates: Nov. 15, Dec. 13 2023 dates: Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9 10:30-11 a.m. Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance.

The use of canals in the early 19th century was important to the growth of the United States. Built between 1836 and 1863, the Whitewater Canal was meant to bring Indiana’s goods and produce to a wider audience. Students will learn how the canal was engineered using locks and an aqueduct bridge to cross the hilly terrain of southeastern Indiana. Q&A to follow. School is required to provide internet access, ZOOM application, camera and projection screen.

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Schedule by calling 765.647.6512 or emailing whitewatercanalshs@indianamuseum.org.