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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
For Teachers
 

New! 2008-2009 Program brochure

Dear Teachers and Scout Leaders:

Thank you for visiting the Education Department’s Web page for teachers and scout leaders. Here, you will find information about programs and resources for your students and scout groups. If you have any questions about Education Programs, please call 314.655.1700, extention 0. For information about tickets to the top of the Gateway Arch, call 877.982.1410.

Gateway Gazette: Education Department newsletter
Museum Education Programs

Outreach Programs
Scouting Programs
Self-Guided Tours
Special Lewis & Clark interactive website

Teacher Workshops
Teaching with Historic Places

Traveling Trunks
Video loan program

If you are taking your class to the top of the Gateway Arch or to one of the movie theaters, please visit <gatewayarch.com> for ticket information.

Hot tip!
It is best to schedule your Museum Education Program

before your tram ride or movie.

Education programs and resources at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial are made possible by funding from Jefferson National Parks Association. The Association is a not-for-profit organization and operates stores offering a wide selection of books, audio and video materials and replicated living history items. For more information, please visit their online bookstore. Education discounts for schools are available by calling (voice) 314-231-5474 or (voice) 1-800-537-7962.

Museum of Westward Expansion
Museum of Westward Expansion
Museum of Westward Expansion Programs
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Old Courthouse
Old Courthouse
Learn more about the Old Courthouse
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Scout Programs
Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Cadette
Programs
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Dred Scott
efield trip
Learn about the Scott family and the historic Dred Scott Decision.
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Black dog  

Did You Know?
Meriwether Lewis took his Newfoundland dog Seaman on the Lewis and Clark expedition? Seaman made the entire trip with the Corps and is credited with waking the members when a bison entered the camp and almost trampled them. Click here to learn more about Lewis and Clark.
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Last Updated: July 14, 2008 at 12:20 EST