Time Travelers: Journey through US History
Mon, Oct 14
|Marco Island
Time & Location
Oct 14, 2024, 12:30 PM – Nov 04, 2024, 2:00 PM
Marco Island, 350 S Barfield Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
About the Event
Join us as we uncover the fascinating stories of America's past, from its earliest days to the present. Through exploration, discussion, hands-on
activities and project- based learning, we'll discover how history has shaped our nation and understand the importance of learning from the past to create a better future. Classes are designed for students aged 7+. Students are encouraged to join the morning classes of Eco Explorers Club.
Hours
12:30-2
Pricing
Classes run on 4 week sessions with the last session running 5 weeks
Classes are $100 per 4 week sessions, 5 week session is $125
Al a carte classes are $30 each
Schedule
SESSION 1: 4 weeks
8/5
Native tribes and early explorers
8/12
Early settlers
8/19
Slavery and slave trading
8/26
French vs. English colonies
SESSION 2: 4 weeks
9/9
Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary war
9/16
Branches of government
9/23
Expanding territories and Lewis and Clark
10/7
Underground Railroad and problems between North and South
SESSION 3: 4 weeks
10/14
Oregon Trail and Gold Rush
10/21
Alamo and Pony Express
10/28
Tensions building dividing the North and South
11/4
Civil War begins
SESSION 4: 4 weeks
11/11
Continuation of Civil War
12/2
Training for war
12/9
Civil War battles and women in the Civil war
12/16
Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg
Session 5: 4weeks
1/6
End of Civil War
1/13
US re-shaping and President Lincoln assassination
1/20
Railroad expansion and the Wild West
2/3
Chief Joseph and the Removal of Land