OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION
FIELD TRIP
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OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION
Contents
Field Trip Philosophy.......................................... 3
Before You Arrive................................................. 4
Arrival Information.............................................. 5
Behavior Expectations....................................... 6
Helpful Information............................................ 7
Programs in Ohio Village................................... 8
Ohio Village Map................................................. 9
Chaperone Information................................... 10
Directions and Parking......................................11
Ohio History Center Map................................. 12
Other Ohio History Connection
Sites Around Central Ohio.............................. 13
Ohio Historical Markers
In and Around Columbus................................ 14
All groups are expected to adhere to the rules
and guidelines set forth in the Field Trip Guide.
Please help us create a positive field trip
experience for all by enforcing the rules with
your students and chaperones. Thank you!
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Field Trip Philosophy
The Ohio History Connection’s commitment to education benefits thousands of
children and provides lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. As caretaker of our
state’s heritage we see field trips as a way to provide hands-on, minds-on experiences.
PREPARE YOUR STUDENTS
Share your field trip itinerary with your students.
Students who are prepared for the day when
they arrive at the museum are more likely to
engage with programming and with the exhibits,
and have a memorable experience. Tell students
what time they are doing a program and what
time they are having lunch. This way everyone
will be on time and able to keep to the schedule.
Let students know if they are allowed to visit the
Ohio History Store with the chaperones, and let
them know how much time they will have to shop.
PREPARE YOUR CHAPERONES
Chaperones should also be prepared with
information before arriving at the Ohio History
Center. This should include the schedule, times
and educational expectations. This is important
as many times during a field trip the chaperones
are facilitating the educational experience of the
students.
We encourage you to have your chaperones and
students watch the Field Trip Orientation Video
found at youtu.be/gWYy1l5uGD0 to help orient
them to what will be happening during their visit.
We’ve also included a ready-to-print Chaperone
Information Page (see page 10).
ENCOURAGE CONVERSATION
AND QUESTIONING
Chaperones should be actively engaged in
creating an environment of learning during
their time with students in the museum. We
want students to explore and to ask questions
about the objects and the history they are seeing
in the museum. Chaperones shouldn’t be afraid
to offer up questions for the students to think
about, such as “Why do you think that is in the
museum?” or “What is that?” Chaperones don’t
need to be historians to provide a meaningful
experience for the students. If students ask a
question they don’t know the answer to,
our staff will be able to provide the answer.
GUIDING STUDENTS THROUGH THE
OHIO HISTORY CENTER
The Ohio History Center has a Museum Quest
that our Scheduling Coordinator can send you
that will offer them guidance throughout.
Teachers are also encouraged to visit the
museum prior to their field trip to get a lay
of the land and see what the students will be
experiencing when here on their field trip. Many
teachers also take this time to create a scavenger
hunt or worksheet that specifically calls out
objects in the museum that directly relates to what
students have learned recently in the classroom.
Ask the scheduling coordinator for a Teacher
Planning Ticket to help orient you to the exhibits
at the Ohio History Center.
BRING A FIELD TRIP BACK TO
YOUR CLASSROOM
Interested in professional development or
in-school programming? Check out Outreach
opportunities like the History-to-Go Van,
Museum in a Box, Distance Learning and
professional development workshops from the
Creative Learning Factory.
For more information on programming from
the Creative Learning Factory please visit
creativelearningfactory.org.
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Before You Arrive
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
CALCULATE TRAVEL TIME
1. Look over the confirmation that the
Scheduling Coordinator emailed to you,
and make sure everything is correct.
Please make sure to calculate travel time before
leaving school. If your group arrives late you may
miss part of your program or may have to join a
program already in progress.
2. I f any corrections are needed please
call 614.297.2663 or send an email to
[email protected] as soon
as possible.
3. Make sure to confirm your transportation
arrangements. Is the bus booked? Do parent
chaperones know where they are going?
Talk with bus drivers about travel times and make
sure they are aware of arrival procedures.
If you are delayed on the day of your field trip
please call 614.297.2641 to inform the front
desk staff.
4. G
o over behavior expectations with students
(see page 6). These can also be found on the
Chaperone Information Page (see page 10).
5. Secure and prepare chaperones for the
field trip. Don’t forget to share the Chaperone
Information Page with them.
6. We ask that groups have at least one
chaperone for every 10 students.
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Arrival Information
The first thing you should do after arriving at the Ohio History Center is check in at the
front desk and pay admission for your group.
PROCEDURES
LUNCH PROCEDURES
1. When you arrive please have the bus pull up to
the lower level entrance located by the three
flag poles.
We do not have a café on site at the
Ohio History Center.
2. Everyone, except for the head teacher,
should stay on the bus. A member of our
staff will hop on the bus to give everyone
an orientation.
During busy times of year, you may have
to wait a few minutes while other schools
receive their orientation.
3. W
hile orientation is happening, the head
teacher should go inside to check in and pay
admission for your group.
4. If arriving by car or van please park in our lot and
proceed to the lower level doors. Once you’ve
checked in at the front desk, our staff will take
you into the museum for a short orientation.
5. We accept cash, check, credit card or
purchase order. If paying with cash we ask that
you have it organized and ready to be counted
by our front desk staff.
6. Please instruct the bus drivers to park the buses
in the outermost area of our parking lot.
There are tables and chairs located on the
second floor Plaza Level that are used for
group lunches.
Please make sure to schedule a lunch time
in the Plaza area when you make your field
trip reservation. This ensures there will be room
for your group.
When your group comes inside the museum
please bring your lunches with you. There will
be totes with your school name on them. Place
lunches in those totes.
Our staff will transport your lunches up to the
Plaza Level lunch area.
You must stick to your scheduled lunch time.
Other groups may be eating at the same time as
you, so please be respectful of everyone.
Please place all trash into the receptacles and
clean up after yourselves as best you can.
Food and drink should be kept on the Plaza Level.
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Behavior Expectations
PLEASE SHARE THESE WITH YOUR
GROUP BEFORE VISITING.
WHILE IN 1950S: BUILDING THE
AMERICAN DREAM
Students must stay with their chaperones at
all times. There should be at least one adult for
every 10 students.
Due to fire code, we need to regulate the flow
of visitors through the Lustron house in the
1950s: Building the American Dream exhibit. The
Fire Safety Code mandates the house hold no
more than 22 visitors at a time. Therefore, each
school should be prepared to visit the Lustron
house in groups no larger than 22 at a time.
We ask that once a group has visited the house
that they allow other groups the chance to visit.
Each group of students must be with an adult
chaperone while in the Lustron house.
Please do not run when you are in the building.
We ask that you treat the museum with
respect. Help us avoid damage to the museum
by encouraging students to talk, touch and
question, but not climb, throw or be destructive.
Other things to remember:
• This is a house that you should treat with the
same respect you do your own.
• Students must be with their chaperones at all
times while in the house.
• During busy times of year, groups will only be
allowed to go through the house one time to
accommodate the large number of visitors.
History always has room to question and
discover, and we believe that the most
successful learning environments are open,
playful and engaging.
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Helpful Information
ORIENTATION VIDEO
SHOPPING IN THE OHIO HISTORY STORE
We have created an orientation video that will
go over lots of information to help your field
trip experience at the Ohio History Center go as
smoothly as possible. Please share this link with all
teachers and chaperones coming on the field trip.
youtu.be/gWYy1l5uGD0
The Ohio History Store, located on the lower
level behind the front desk, will be open during
your visit. Students should be respectful of the
merchandise and of other customers that may
be shopping. If anyone has questions about
items in the store our front desk staff will be
more than happy to answer them for you.
ASSIGNING STUDENT GROUPS
Before you arrive, make sure to assign students
to each chaperone who will be coming on
your field trip. All students should know
which chaperone they are to stay with and all
chaperones should know which students they
are responsible for.
OHIO VILLAGE
Please note that during the school year
Ohio Village is only accessible to school
groups participating in a program.
If planning to visit the store with your students,
we ask that they visit the store in small groups
and always have an adult present with them.
There should be at least one adult for every ten
students. If students prove disruptive while in
the store, the Ohio History Center reserves the
right to ask them to leave.
Teachers have found it very successful to divide
students into groups ahead of time for shopping,
and to regulate the number of their students in
the store at one time.
TEACHER AND CHAPERONE BADGES
During busy times of year, all teachers and
chaperones will be given badges that say ‘Teacher’
or ‘Chaperone.’
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
• We want to make sure every emergency situation is handled appropriately and efficiently.
In case of an emergency please notify an Ohio History Connection staff person immediately.
• In the event of an emergency, staff will direct teachers and chaperones to the nearest exit or
safe location.
• When on a field trip, everyone has a role in keeping students safe. Teachers and chaperones
are our partners in making sure things happen quickly and safely. We need to be able to count
on teachers and chaperones to listen and help move students to safety if an emergency
should arrive.
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Programs in Ohio Village
If your class is participating in a program in Ohio Village, here are some helpful hints
for everyone to remember:
WHAT IS OHIO VILLAGE?
The mission of Ohio Village is to engage the
senses through interaction with history. Our
goal is to share stories and connect communities,
fostering an exchange of experiences that are
personal and powerful.
Ohio Village includes 18 buildings representing
a typical small Ohio town from the 19th century,
which includes a general store, hotel, toy shop,
farm house, a doctor’s home, school house and
many more.
The village comes to life with interpreters who
open their shops and homes to guests, allowing
you to get face to face with history, and explore
the past in a whole new way.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
When in Ohio Village most portions of the
program take place inside the buildings, but some
activities are outside and you will have to move
from building to building.
Keeping this in mind, we ask everyone to dress
for the weather.
COME RAIN OR SHINE
Programs in Ohio Village go on rain or shine.
Ohio Village programs will only be canceled if
there is lightning or other severe weather.
Please note that during the school year Ohio
Village is only accessible to school groups
participating in a program.
Questions? Call the Reservation Line
at 614.297.2663 or email
[email protected].
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1. Gatehouse
2. Ohio Village School
3. Burton House
4. Murphy’s Lodging House
Barrington Bicycles
5. Town Hall
6. The Telegraphic Advertiser
7. P. Wylie’s Emporium
8. American House Hotel & Tavern
9. Pavilion
10. Village Green
11. Barrymore Funeral Parlor
Spinner & Co. Toy Shop
Roszman’s Barber Shop
12. Taylor House
13. J. Holbrook Photographer
McKeen’s Ready-Made Clothing
Pharmacy
14. H&P Women’s Study Club
Bank of Ohio
15. Schmidt House & Garden
16. Village Church
17. Freight & Livery
18. Muffins Meadow
Please note that during the school year Ohio Village is only accessible to school groups participating in a program.
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Chaperone Information
WELCOME!
Being a chaperone on a field trip is a wonderful
way to experience the Ohio History Center.
Chaperones hold a lot of responsibility as well.
You are responsible for a group of students,
and you are helping facilitate learning and
engagement during the field trip.
SCHEDULE
Ohio History Center Arrival Time:____________
Lunch Time:_____________________________
Program Name/Location:__________________
CHAPERONE BADGE
_______________________________________
If visiting on a busy day, you will be given a
badge that reads “Chaperone.” While you are at
the Ohio History Center we ask that the badge
be worn and visible at all times.
Program Time: ___________________________
Departure Time: _________________________
Departure Meeting Place:__________________
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Ask teachers if students in your group are
allowed to shop in the Ohio History Store. If
they are, please be mindful of other shoppers
and help students to be respectful of them and
the merchandise.
Make sure you know which students are in your
group before you arrive at the Ohio History Center.
Encourage students to explore the history of
Ohio by asking them questions about the exhibits,
such as “Why do you think that is in the museum?”
or “What is that?”
If you or any of the students have a question
about anything, please ask our floor staff or the
front desk staff.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
• If there is an emergency during your visit, please
find an Ohio History Center staff member or
volunteer and we will contact our security staff. Due
to the complex nature of our grounds, this ensures
any responders arrive at the correct location.
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lease know which students you are in charge
of and where they are at all times.
• Chaperones are our partners in making sure
things happen quickly and safely.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Students and chaperones must stay in their
groups at all times, including while shopping in
the Ohio History Store.
Be respectful of other students as well as all
other visitors.
Students should treat the museum with
respect. Help us avoid damage to the museum
by encouraging students to talk, touch and
question, but not climb, throw or be destructive.
Make sure students are walking through the
museum, and not running.
Food and drink should be kept on the second
floor Plaza Level.
1950S: BUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM
• Due to space limitations, schools must be
prepared to visit the Lustron home in groups
no larger than 22 at a time.
• You may need to wait in line.
• Groups may only go through the Lustron home
one time.
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Directions and Parking
FROM THE NORTH
FROM THE EAST
Interstate 71 South to Exit 111
Interstate 70 West
Turn right onto 17th Avenue
Interstate 71 North to Exit 111
Turn right at the Ohio History Center sign
Turn left onto 17th Avenue
Veer right to pull into the Ohio History Center
parking lot
Turn right at the Ohio History Center sign
FROM THE SOUTH
Veer right to pull into the Ohio History Center
parking lot
Interstate 71 North to Exit 111
FROM THE WEST
Turn left onto 17th Avenue
Interstate 70 East
Turn right at the Ohio History Center sign
Interstate 71 North to Exit 111
Veer right to pull into the Ohio History Center
parking lot
Turn left onto 17th Avenue
Turn right at the Ohio History Center sign
Veer right to pull into the Ohio History Center
parking lot
BUS PARKING
After students, teachers, and chaperones have
been dropped off at the front entrance buses
should park on the outer edge of the Ohio History Center parking lot. Bus drivers are welcome
to join their school during their field trip.
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Exhibits
The Nature of Ohio
Start at the famous Conway Mastodon and tour
Ohio’s unique natural history from Ice Age to
the present.
The Ohio
History Center
First Floor
Archaeology
Classroom
Follow the Flag
See real Civil War battle flags and learn more
about the war from those who experienced it.
1950s: Building the American Dream
You are invited to explore a Lustron home and
learn more about life in the 1950s in this
interactive exhibit. Following
in Ancient
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THE GREAT COLLECTIONS EXPERIMENT
Gallery 1
Explore over 800 kitchen and domestic life
objects in this experimental gallery.
Gallery 2
Explore our decorative arts collection from quilts
to ceramics, and the makers and users of these
items, in this experimental gallery.
Gallery 3
Explore a showcase of objects from Ohio’s
88 counties in this experimental gallery.
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Connecting to Your History
Discover your family history and share your story
in this exhibit that helps you connect to the past.
Buildings, Places and Spaces
Learn about the power of places as they help tell
the story of our state and nation in this exhibit
that highlights historic preservation.
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GALLERY 3
1950s:
Building the
American
Dream
Following in Ancient Footsteps
Journey into the past and learn about the ancient
people of Ohio, and see highlights from our
world famous archaeology collection.
Ohio Through Time
Travel through Ohio’s history, from the frontier
days to the Civil War, exploring everything from
technology to politics.
Auditorium
Ohio
History Store
Restroom
Elevator
Front Desk
Lobby
The Plaza Level lunch space can
be accessed by the stairs at the
Red Carpet Area or by elevator.
Stairs
Wheelchair Access
Entrances
Path to Ohio Village
Entrance
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Other Ohio History
Connection Sites Around
Central Ohio
There are lots of other historic sites around central Ohio you can include on your field trip!
Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries
and Nature Preserve
15300 Flint Ridge Road
Glenford, OH 43739
800.283.8707 • 740.787.2476
Hanby House
160 West Main Street
Westerville, OH 43081
800.600.6843 • 614.891.6289
Warren G. Harding Home and Memorial
380 Mount Vernon Avenue
Marion, OH 43302
800.600.6894 • 740.387.9630
Logan Elm
State Route 361
Logan Elm Village, OH 43113
888.770.7425
Great Circle Earthworks
455 Hebron Road/State Route 79
Heath, OH 43056
800.589.8224
Octagon Earthworks
125 North 33rd Street
Newark, OH 43055
800.589.8224
Wright Earthworks
Grant Street and James Street
Newark, OH 43055
800.589.8224
Shrum Mound
3141 McKinley Avenue
Columbus, OH 43204
800.840.6127
Wahkeena Nature Preserve
2200 Pump Station Road
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
800.297.1883
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Ohio Historical Markers
In and Around Columbus
The Ohio Historical Markers identify, commemorate and honor the important people,
places and events that have contributed to the state’s rich history. We encourage you
to include a stop at an Ohio Historical Marker during your trip.
Asians in the American Civil War
1777 East Broad Street (Franklin Park)
Columbus, OH 43203
James Thurber
91 Jefferson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Camp Chase
2900 Sullivant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43204
Ohio in the Civil War
65 East State Street (Across from Heartland Bank)
Columbus, OH 43215
Campbell Memorial Park/The Adena Culture
3141 McKinley Avenue
Columbus, OH 43204
The Ohio Statehouse
Along East Broad Street
(Near Statehouse Parking Garage)
Columbus, OH 43215
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
2241 Johns Circle
Columbus, OH 43217
Tuskegee Airmen
2241 Johns Circle
Columbus, OH 43217
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