For Teachers
The Kelton House offers two types of tours for school children: Option 1 is includes our permanent exhibit about the Underground Railroad. Option 2 is a tour of the home focusing on Victorian life and local history. Both tours include a visit to the Underground Railroad Learning Station.
Underground Railroad Experiential Tour
Our Underground Railroad Learning Station program is available for third and fourth graders, but can be adjusted for middle school and high school students)
Sophia’s Secret
Three part in-person program includes:
- Students take a short tour of the Museum that asks the question, “What was life like for a child in 1852?”
- Students get a visit from “Sophia” who talks about life as an abolitionist and her family experience and are introduced to the story of Martha Hartway.
- Students receive an academic booklet to complete.
This event takes approximately 1 1/2 hours but can be shortened to fit the teacher’s needs.
Cost per child and chaperone is $5.00 and can be paid for via credit card. The school may also be invoiced if necessary.
Some scholarships are available for transportation to be subsidized.
Teachers are complimentary.
Under the Quilt of Night
Three part in-person program includes:
- Students take a short tour of the Museum that asks the question, “What was life like for a child in 1852?”
- Students hear a reading of Under the Quilt of Night (a fictional account of an escape from slavery) and complete an academic workbook.
- Students view a theatrical presentation by actors portraying runaways or abolitionists.
This event takes approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Cost per child and chaperone is $5.00 and can be paid for via credit card. The school may also be invoiced if necessary.
Some scholarships are available for transportation to be subsidized.
Teachers are complimentary.
II. Kelton House Historic House Tour
(All grade levels)
This tour of the Kelton House focuses on everyday life in central Ohio during the mid-nineteenth century. Costumed docents lead a tour of the restored rooms of the Kelton family home. Students learn about history through the home’s artifacts and family stories. The tour takes approximately one hour.
Cost per child is $3.00.