• Travel Tips for One and All!

     

    In junior high, I had a passionate Social Studies teacher who believed that there is a lot more to history than what was written in our textbooks. As a part of our grade, we had to "get-away" and start seeing history in our area! She felt junior high students should have new and challenging experiences to help them learn and grow. I agree! In her words, "The text book is like the main course to a meal, and you are gathering dessert!"

    With Mrs. G`s permission, I am passing along this wonderful information. Although, I am not assigning these "get-aways" as a grade, my hope is some of these ideas can inspire your family to visit the history near-by. I will add to the list, so check back!

    Most of all, I hope that you and your student can enjoy learning together! 

     

    Mrs. G`s Original Get-away Ideas
    1. Wheaton History Center - sadly, this center seems to have closed

    2. Lombard Historical Society - link

    3. DuPage County Historical Society - link

    *The model trains here are great, but I think everyone should

    also check out the Little Popcorn Shop just down the street!

    4. Stacy`s Tavern - link

    5. Warrenville Historical Society - link

    6. Gretna Station - link

    7. Graue Mill and Museum - link

    8. Naper Settlement - link

    9. Kline Creek Farm - link

     

     

     

     

    More Ideas Around Here
    1 The Little White School House - link

    2. Batavia Depot Museum - link

    3. Blackberry Farm - link

    4. Garfield Farm -link

    5. Aurora Historical Society - link

    6. Aurora Regional Fire Museum - link

    7. Cantigny Park - link

    8. Plainfield Historical Society and Museum - link

    9. Moser Tower and Carillon - link

    10. Phillips Park Zoo- link