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History Field Trips

Hands-on exhibits and education programs unlock doors to past worlds. In addition, the Lake County Discovery Museum offers school tours throughout the year and also offers special programming around their special exhibitions.

Call 847-968-3321 to reserve a program.

  • Historic image of Libertyville
    A Place Called Illinois

    Museum educators guide you as you explore the development of Lake County from the last Ice Age through present day.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    3-4
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Adlai Stevenson home, photo by Jess Smith
    All the Way with Adlai

    Take a closer look at this influential and important figure in United States political history by visiting the place he fondly called home. Students will examine his 1952 and 1956 campaigns to learn more about the presidential election process.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    5-12
    Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home
  • Archaeology Field School
    Archaeology Field School

    A simulated dig and corresponding activities teach student archaeologists how to uncover artifacts and piece together the past.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    5-8
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Danzas ceremoniales de Mexico
    Ceremonial Dances of Mexico

    Entertaining and educational performance focuses on the Aztec “Dance of the Concheros”, indigenous, ancient ceremonial dances of Mexico.

     

    Registration required. School groups welcome. Call 847-968-3477 to reserve this program.

    1-8
    Greenbelt Cultural Center
  • Dancer playing drum
    Dances of West Africa

    Authentic attire & native instruments highlight this exciting performance honoring Africa’s indigenous cultures.

    Registration required. Call 847-968-3477 to reserve this program.

    1-8
    Greenbelt Cultural Center
  • Dinosaurs, art by Pat Bradley/Storywell Productions
    Dinosaur Tales

    Discover the job of a paleontologist and what makes an animal a dinosaur through a story and hands-on activities.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    Age 4-Grade 1
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Dryptosaurus, photo by Jess Smith
    Disappearing Dinosaurs?

    Why is there no fossil record of dinosaurs in Lake County? Uncover clues to this period of Lake County’s past as you learn about the fascinating work of a paleontologist.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    2-6
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Fort Sheridan Walk progarm, photo by Taylor Studios
    Fort Sheridan Walk: Self-Guided

    Take a hike through Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve to learn about the rich military history of the site and the unique natural features. Self-guided tour materials provide each classroom teacher with the information needed to lead students through the exploration.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    5-8
    Fort Sheridan
  • Fur trade secrets program
    Fur Trade Secrets

    Experience bartering sessions at an 18th century trading post and learn about Native American and voyageur relations.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    3-4
    Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Geography Challenge

    After reviewing geography skills, students read road maps, identify Illinois’ geographic features, and use historical maps to learn about Lake County history.

    Call 847-968-3321 to reserve this program.

    3-4
    Lake County Discovery Museum