Turner-Dodge House

 

School Tour Programs

 

 

NEW PROGRAMS

 

* With each of our new programs, students will be able to create a project to take home.

 

ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM

 

Students will learn about basic architecture design with specific influence on the Turner-Dodge House.  Students will design a room as if they were an architect.

 

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.

 

Special Holiday Program

 

Come and experience the holidays at the Turner-Dodge House.  Students will learn about the holiday traditions of the Turner and Dodge families.  This special 90 minute program includes a tour of the house and historical holiday tradition’s lesson.  In addition, each student will be able to make their own holiday ornament.  Please Note:  Ornaments may be modified to fit student’s cultural needs if known in advance at the time your reservation is booked.

 

OLD FAN FAVORITES

 

Our fan favorite programs offer students an opportunity to have a first hand experience if history. Please note that the Washday Blues program with a Tour of the House do not allow time for students to make a project to take home.

 

CANDLE MAKING PROGRAM

 

Students will learn about the history and experience the art of candle making.  Students will be able to make their own candle.

 

WASHDAY BLUES

 

Students will experience the thrill of cleaning in the 1858 time period.  Please Note:  This program is not offered in the months of November, December, and January.

 

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.

 

 

Text Box: 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: 100 E. North Street, Lansing, MI 48906