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Digging the Past
Archaeology in Clark County
October 20, 2015 10:00 AM
Grades 4 ~ 6
Gizmo Guys ~ Objects in Motion
Springfield Arts Council
October 22, 2015 6:30 PM
Interview a Veteran
November 10, 2015 10:00 AM
Grades 6 ~ 12
Holidays in the Heartland
Stories, crafts, and tour of SantaLand
December 3, 2015 10:00 AM
Grades Pre-K ~ 2
December 10, 2015 10:00 AM
Grades 3 ~ 5
Traveling on the Underground Railroad
~ Activities ~
Gammon House On-site or Virtual Tour
February 11, 2016 10:00 AM
Grades 4 ~ 8
Night at the Museum
March 2016 ~ TBA
6:00 PM ~ 10:00 PM
Steve Trash ~ Rockin Eco Hero
Science of Ecology
Springfield Arts Council
March 16, 2016 6:30 PM
Civil War Symposium
April 16, 2016 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
Grades 8 ~ 12
Contact: Ardath Dellapina,
Education and Program Director
Phone: 937-324-0657, ext. 231
Fax: 937-324-1992
E-mail: [email protected]
117 South Fountain Avenue
Springfield, OH 45502
For more information about programs
and to schedule field trips or meetings:
Hours of Operation:
Museum Galleries . . .
Tuesday thru Friday
9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
Fisher Family Library and Archives
Wednesday thru Friday
10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
Additional Student Programs
Educator Update
2015/2016
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Tour
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Permanent
Exhibits
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Student
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Contact
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the Center fea-
tures a state-of-
the-art museum
with permanent exhibits in seven
galleries, including Exposition
Hall. Within the permanent ex-
hibits are meeting areas where
students may view films on the
Shawnee, Battle of Piqua and ear-
ly Clark County as well as partici-
pate in discussions or group ac-
tivities.
In addition to a Research Library,
Archives, and meeting rooms,
Discover Stories of America’s Heartland
P A G E 2
Students
are the
heart of
the
Heritage
Center
Docent guided tours
An Unforgettable Journey
School tours, lasting 1½ to 2 hours, may be scheduled
Tuesdays through Fridays and are free of charge. All
tours are customized to fit the curriculum needs and time
constraints of individual teachers and may include hands
on activities. Emphasis is placed upon meeting multiple
academic content standards for Social Studies, as well as
components of English language arts, mathematics, and
science. Docents are also available to assist students with
individual learning assignments during after
school hours and on Saturdays. We welcome
your visits and look forward to serving area stu-
dents, educators, and families.
Docent guided tours tailored to teacher needs
Grade level and subject area appropriate study
guides and activities
Primary source research capabilities
Outreach Programs
Oral history collection
Teacher and staff workshops
Videotapes and DVDs on local history
Speakers
Topical Student Programs
Materials available for teachers/ students
how the National
Road brought
people and goods
to the region.
Rare artifacts and
unique displays
reveal struggles
for equality,
changing technol-
ogy and slices of
Step back in time
. . . witness the
clash of cultures at
the Battle of Piqua
in Frontier Thea-
tre, accompany the
Crabill Family
Conestoga wagon
on its journey to
Springfield and see
Americana. From
the settler’s wagon
to the Internation-
al Travelall, its
an unforgettable
journey and brings
history to life at
the Heritage Cen-
ter.
An Unforgettable Journey
P A G E 3
Permanent Exhibits
The National Road Gallery ~ Traces
the development of America’s first
"interstate highway."
Clash of Cultures ~ Recalls the fate
of the rich Woodland culture.
Opening of Ohio ~ Recounts the ex-
periences of early settlement. Agriculture and Industry ~ Showcas-
es the ingenuity that fostered Clark
County growth.
In Service to the Nation ~ Honors
the service of Clark Countians in
American conflicts.
Archaeology of Clark County - Fea-
turing Prehistoric Native American
Artifacts
Clark County to Washington, D.C. ~
Service in the Nation’s Capitol
