Turner-Dodge House
School Tour Programs
NEW PROGRAMS
Students will learn about the history of
Students will also discover how the Turners helped create
along with the important contributions of the Dodges.
From Plank Roads To
Trains
Students will learn the history of
Students will also learn the impact that James
Turner had on developing our transportation system.
Preschool Programs
Turner Time
Students will
receive a tour of the Turner-Dodge House, learn how the Turner children lived,
and make a fun project to take home.
Dodge Games
The Dodge
children loved to play games. Students
will receive a tour of the Turner-Dodge House, play a game like the Dodge
children would have, and make a fun project to take home.
MYSTERY BOX PROGRAM
Students will
learn about the stories of James Turner and discover historical artifacts from
the Turner-Dodge Mystery Box of Artifacts.
Students will be able to make a Wholly Copter to take home.
FAN FAVORITES
Our fan favorite programs offer students
an opportunity to have a first hand experience if history.
CHIEF OKEMOS PROGRAM
Students will
learn about Chief Okemos and hear a story about one of his visits to the Turner
family. Students will be able to make a
diorama of Chief Okemos’ visit to the Turner home.
MYSTERY BOX PROGRAM
Students will
learn about the stories of James Turner and discover historical artifacts from
the Turner-Dodge Mystery Box of Artifacts.
Students will be able to make a Wholly Copter to take home.
Timeless Toys
Students will
learn about historic toys. Students will
be able to play with some of our historic toys and make their own Thaumotrope.
Tour
Information Program Duration: Programs are 90 minutes in length. Fee:
$40 per classroom of 25 students ($2 each for every student beyond
25. One teacher and one bus
driver/TA per classroom are free. Additional adults: $3.50 Residents of
Lansing, $5 Non-Residents Programs Include: A tour of the house and your choice of one
additional program from the list of activities. Tour
of the House Students will be given
a guided tour of the Turner-Dodge House.
While touring the house, students will learn about both the
history of the families that once lived here as well as the
American/Michigan History. Students
will be given a tour of the first, second, and third floors. REGISTRATION: Please call 517-483-4220
to reserve your tour. The Turner-Dodge House is located at: