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Lincoln the Bartender
Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. president who was also a licensed bartender. He was co-owner of Berry and Lincoln, a saloon in Springfield, Illinois.
Homeschool Programs
Join us for FIRST FRIDAY programs at the Frazier History Museum! Offered on the first Friday afternoon of each month (August through May), we’ve taken our educational programs and set aside special times for our homeschool families.
Hundreds of homeschool families have found the Frazier Museum to be an invaluable educational resource! We’re continuing to grow our offerings for this specialized group, providing monthly activities during our FIRST FRIDAY programs, designed especially for homeschoolers.
Details that apply to ALL FIRST FRIDAY homeschool programs:
Times: All programs will run from 2:00 – 4:15 (please arrive by 1:45)
Cost: $7.00 per person for non-members / $6.00 per person for members (including adults and young siblings)
Reservations: Advance payment and reservations are required for all FIRST FRIDAY programs. Call (502) 753-5663 to make your reservation today!
Parents enjoy our First Friday Homeschool programs along with their children!
Upcoming FIRST FRIDAY Homeschool Programs
March 1, 2013 – Slave Ships: Stories from the Middle Passage (This year only!)
Recommended for 4th – 12th grades
Offered in conjunction with the temporary exhibit, “Spirits of the Passage”, this program allows students to take an up-close look at the objects and stories behind the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Through guided investigation of the exhibit, groups will explore artifacts from the excavation of a sunken slave ship, including iron shackles and brass bowls. They will consider the personal impact the trade had on individuals of the time and why it was able to thrive. These stories will come to life as they finish the day by viewing a live performance related to the topic. (Also offered on May 3, 2013)
April 5, 2013 – Behind the Scenes: Stories from the Staff
Recommended for 3rd – 12th grades
How does the Frazier Museum choose which objects to display? Who makes the signage and interactive elements? How are the artifacts cared for and maintained? During this rotation of “Stories from the Staff”, find out the answers to these questions, and many more, as you meet several staff members from the Exhibits and Collections Department. This unique opportunity will provide a chance for students to discover first-hand what it’s like to work with artifacts and exhibits at a world-class history museum.
May 3, 2013 – Slave Ships: Stories from the Middle Passage (This year only!)
Recommended for 4th – 12th grades
Offered in conjunction with the temporary exhibit, “Spirits of the Passage”, this program allows students to take an up-close look at the objects and stories behind the transatlantic slave trade. Through guided investigation of the exhibit, groups will explore artifacts from the excavation of a sunken slave ship, including iron shackles and brass bowls. They will consider the personal impact the trade had on individuals of the time and why it was able to thrive. These stories will come to life as they finish the day by viewing a live performance related to the topic. (Also offered on March 1, 2013)
Hello,
I’m interested in registering Liam for the Civil War hs day in December. Is there a way to do that online, or must I call?
I’m sad that he seems to be aging out of most of your programming. I still wish your staff would develop programing related to the many other wars of the 19th century!
Thanks,
Regena
Hi Regena! To register Liam for the Civil War homeschool program, please call (502) 753-5663 to make your reservation today. We’ll be sure to pass on feedback to our Education Department regarding the age requirements for the programs.
Are small private school groups allowed to attend these programs?
Hi Tammy,
Someone from our Education Department will be in touch with you regarding your question!
We would like to come up from Lexington for the Homeschool programs and were wondering if there were any suggested reading materials or pre-work lessons we could do before coming to the museum to make the visit even more meaningful (i.e. sample lesson plans with a focus on collections within the museum that could help guide us while visiting, etc.)? We love that you have a program, regardless. Thanks.
Great minds think alike! Our Education Department is in the midst of developing pre- and post-visit materials for all of our guided programs, however, these materials will not be through our internal review process – and ready for public use – before the end of summer. Until then, we would be happy to share gallery guides or other resources that might help enrich your visit; please just contact us at education@fraziermuseum.org and let us know the topic of your FIRST FRIDAY homeschool program. Thanks for your interest in our programming and we look forward to meeting your family!
are there any spots open for April 6 for the knights program for homeschool? We just got done studying knights and would love to bring our boys to this. Thanks for your help.
Yes, there are some spots open for the FIRST FRIDAY program, “Days of Knights” on April 6th, and we’d love to have you join us! Reservations are required, and can be made over the phone by calling (502)753-5663.
Hi! Can we sign up for the First Friday Samurai yet, or is that going to happen a little later on in the year?
Thanks!
Hi there! You sure can! Call (502) 753-5663 to make your reservation any time.
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Where can I find the First Friday schedule for August 2012 on?
Hi, we’re in the process of finalizing our Fall First Fridays schedule. At this point, we know the August program will be “Destination: Samurai” (recommended for k- 8th grades). Check back soon for more details!
Do you need to be a part of a home school group to attend the home school programming, or is it okay to attend as a private homeschooling family? We have not decided on a group at this time. Thank you.
Yes! The FIRST FRIDAY homeschool programs are specifically designed so that individual homeschool families can sign up with as many or few spots as they need. You do not need to be a part of a homeschool group.
Please keep in mind that pre-registration and payment are required and, due to space issues, we must charge every person that attends.
Under pricing it adds $6 for younger siblings…. does this mean any aged child? In addition to our K and 4th grade students, we have a 3yr old, 1yr old and expecting again in December. Would even the youngests have a fee? Thanks! Groups sound exciting!
Hi there. Yes, we do need to charge for all younger siblings (no matter the age) due to limited space in the Education classroom and other museum areas used for FIRST FRIDAY programming. If another adult attends, and pays regular admission, the children 4 and under would not be charged to visit the museum as a regular guest if they do not take part in the FIRST FRIDAY programming. Hope that helps, and hope to see you soon!
I love this program. I am a little confused as to why you only have one event for younger than 3rd grade . I have a first grade child who would love to do the other programs.
Hi Courtney. We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying our First Friday programs! We use First Fridays as a way to bring educational programming typically reserved for school groups to a non-traditional or home school audience. We have a limited number of programs suitable for younger children because our permanent galleries and upcoming temporary exhibitions are geared toward older children- primarily grades 4-12.