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Tours and Excursions

• Distance Learning Resources from the Michigan eLibrary

• Exploring Michigan's Past, 2005 PDF icon
A traveler's guide to the twelve museums and historic sites of the Michigan Historical Museum System.

• Have a Blast with Michigan's Past at Michigan Historical Museum Sites Around the State
The Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing presents an overview of the state's history. Other historic sites and museums throughout the state focus on themes in Michigan history. Visit Michigan's state museums online and in person.

• Kids in the Park - outdoor classroom in any Michigan State Park or Recreation Area
Promotes fun, appreciation and knowledge of Michigan's great outdoor heritage. Students will enjoy doing the activities in their journal, most of which can be completed during the field trip.

• Learning Opportunities from the Department of Natural Resources
Educators Resources, Animal Facts, Fishing in the Parks, State Park Explorer Program, Kids pages and more...

• Mackinac State Historic Parks Education Resources and Programs
Teacher Materials•Inclassroom Outreach Programs•Site Visits and Onsite Activities•Overnight Programs•Evening Programs•Michigan Curriculum Framework - MEAP Page

• Michigan Historical Museum - School Visits and Group Tours
Whoever your group members—students, seniors, international visitors—and whatever your tour needs—theme, general, hands-on—we offer a variety of ways for you to explore Michigan's past at the Michigan Historical Museum

• Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center Tours and Educational Resources
The Learning Center is designed for students from the fourth grade to adults and the gallery is filled with activities including an introductory video, computer programs, push-button programs and traditional wall text panels.

• Michigan's Watchable Wildlife
This online version of the popular Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide, features 121 of the best places in Michigan to view wildlife. We've also added links to some of the best resources available. No matter where you are in the state, sites in this guide are only minutes away!

• Military Muster at Fort Mackinac, 2009 Application Now Available.
Muster your students and march them up the hill. Enlist them into the army of the 1880s. Drill and march them on the parade ground, walk the sentry beat, find out how school has changed in 100 years and learn about Mackinac history through Military Muster at Fort Mackinac! Apply now for 2009.

• State Fish Hatcheries
Hatcheries offer outdoor trails, interpretative rooms with learning opportunities concerning our watersheds and other aspects of fish culture.

• Visit Michigan's Capitol Complex
There is no charge to tour the Capitol or the Michigan Library and Historical Center. To arrange visits or tours for groups of 10 or more, please call the Capitol Tour and Information Service at (517) 373-2353.

• Visitor Centers, Museums & Historic Sites
Lighthouses, Sand Dunes, Forts and more...


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