Home School Day: Presidential Campaigns
Lone Star History Day is a special day for home schoolers and their families!
Event Type:
Featured Event
Friday, October 03, 2008
Event Hours:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tickets:
Free Adult FREE
Children 4-12 $5.00
Additional Adult $5.00
Members FREE
 The deadline to purchase tickets online was 10/1/2008.
Tickets can still be purchased at the gate.
 Explore the political process through two of the United States’ most exciting and influential elections in 1860 and 1900.
What did Texans think of the candidates, what issues were most important, and how far would someone go to vote?
Brush up on your presidential trivia for a quiz bowl in Renner School. (suggested resources and Presidents to study will be included in the resource packet.)
Who would you support in 1860 or 1900? Make your own campaign button to declare your loyalty.
Visit the new Brent Place Learning Lounge to explore issues and candidates of the past in detail.
Special Guests include:
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza will be exploring campaign posters and inviting you to make your own. (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
Sam Houston will be here to discuss his thoughts on the 1860 election.
Caricature artist Ben Vincent will be here doing demonstrations and talking about the process of making political cartoons and caricatures, as well as a little bit of history. (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm)
Click here for your Pre-visit Resources.
If ordering tickets online, don't forget to fill out the Registration Form!
Click here to register your family or click here to register your co-op.
 Registration
How do I register?
To register, you have several options:
• Mail—simply print out the registration form at www.DallasHeritageVillage.org and mail it in with your payment.
• Online—Pay with a credit card online. But please fax or mail the registration form to us.
Click here for the family registration form or click here for the group/co-op registration form.
• Phone—Call Reservations at 214-413-3674 between 8:00 a.m. and Noon, Monday through Friday.
• Fax—Fax the form with credit card information to 214-428-6351
Which registration form do I use?
If you’re part of a homeschool group or co-op and you plan to arrive together or in no more than 3 smaller groups, please fill out the Group Registration Form. If your group is planning to arrive separately, please fill out the Family Registration Form for each family. This will streamline the check-in process, so you can get started on your day as soon as possible.
If your family is registering on your own, please fill out the Family Registration Form.
When is the deadline for registration?
The deadline for registration is Friday, September 26.
Do I have to pre-register?
We strongly encourage pre-registering! It helps us as we plan and ensures that we have enough materials for everyone.
Is there some kind of schedule for the day?
Almost everything is self-guided and self-paced and will be going on throughout the day. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will probably be a few things that do not happen for that entire time. But there will be plenty for you to do no matter when you arrive! A more specific schedule will be posted by September 1, and you will receive a program on the day of the event.
What do I do when I arrive at Dallas Heritage Village?
When you arrive at Dallas Heritage Village, check in at Guest Services. You will receive a packet containing your tickets for the museum, maps, a program, and other related information. If you registered with the Group Registration Form, your packet will be under your group’s name. Family Registrations will be under your last name.
The Program
What are some of the topics that will be covered by the theme Presidential Campaigns?
We'll be exploring the stories of the candidates. In 1860, there were four men fighting to become President: Lincoln, Bell, Breckinridge, and Douglas. In 1900, William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan battled for the White House again, but the race was exciting with the very interersting Vice-Presidential candidate, Teddy Roosevelt. In addition, we'll be discussing some of the issues of the day. Can the union remain as one as long as slavery remains? Should America become involved with politics in other countries? Is the econmic system fair for all people? Soem of these questions are ones we still battle with today, and during this event, you'll begin to connect the present with the past.
What are some of the ways these questions will be asked and answered during the event? Dallas Heritage Village has 38 buildings, many of which will have signs inside of them discussing the elections of 1860 and 1900. In addition, our historic characters will be discussing their thoughts on the issues of 1860 and 1900. We’re designing new History Hunts that focus on Presidential Campaigns just for this event. Hands-on activities will be scattered throughout the grounds. For this event, we have special partners, including The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, who will also have activities to try.
Other Questions
What if it rains?
This event will occur rain or shine. All activities will be moved indoors, but please remember that we are an outdoor museum.
What do I wear?
Dress appropriately for the weather! Also, some activities may be messy.
Can we bring a picnic?
Absolutely! We have a designated picnic area, Nancy’s Garden, with a limited number of picnic tables for you to enjoy your lunch. The Museum Store (located in the Ticket Office) has drinks and snacks available to purchase.
How do I get to Dallas Heritage Village?
Directions are available here. Parking is free, and overflow parking is available in a field adjacent to our Visitor’s Parking Lot. Special Event parking instructions do not apply.
What if I have a question on the day of the event?
Please call the ticket office at 214-428-5448. If you have a question prior to the event that is not answered here, please call Pat Vaughan, Reservations Coordinator at 214-413-3674.
This event sounds great, but we won’t be able to participate. How can I keep informed about other events at Dallas Heritage Village? You have several options! To receive our e-newsletter about all events at Dallas Heritage Village, please go to this webpage.
To be on our mailing list for family programming and future homeschool events, please contact Director of Education Melissa Prycer at 214-413-3671 or e-mail her.
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