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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 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
beforeyour 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.
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Did You Know?
In 1846, a slave named Dred Scott sued for his freedom at the St. Louis Courthouse. His case went all the way to the Supreme Court, where the verdict set the stage for the Civil War. Today, the Old Courthouse is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Click to learn more about Dred Scott.
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