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Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical ParkLapland Relief Expedition Seattle 1898
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Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Plan A Field Trip

All groups wanting a confirmed time for visiting park need to register in advance with the Education Coordinator, Tim Karle at 206-220-4235. This entitles the group to  to schedule a visit time and date. Please view our Reservation Calendar for open dates before calling. We offer education programs from September through the end of May.  

 

How long will our visit take?
You should plan to spend at least 1 to 1 1/2 hours at the park depending on which activities you choose for your visit. 

Activities

Title

type

how long

grades

Days of Adventure, Dreams of Gold (some images may be disturbing to younger children)

video

27 mins.

 4th - adult
Seattle Gateway to the Gold Rush

video

15 mins.

3rd - adult
Gold Panning Demonstration and Mining Techniques ( last year for this program element )

ranger demo 

20 mins.

2nd - adult

Ton of Goods ( this activity will be structured for students to participate in curriculum based activities, starting in 2009-2010 school year )

ranger led activities

30 mins. 2nd - 12th

 
 
Did You Know gold is twice as dense as lead  

Did You Know?
Gold is twice as dense as lead.

Last Updated: November 18, 2008 at 14:40 EST