Field Trips

Summer & Christmas School Days

Calling all teachers and students, these days are just for you. Watch history come alive as you roll up your sleeves and take part in the daily activities of a 19th century Michigan community. Tour the historic homes, shops, and trades buildings that date back to the days of Thomas Edison and Sojurner Truth. Enjoy a show in the Colwell Opera House, demonstrations by artisans, and visit the Stanley School House. It is all included in your admission. Call 810.736.7100, ext. 6 for information about special ticket prices for school events.

For private, charter, public, and home schools with advanced reservations.

Summer School Days Hours

May 23-24, June 30-31

*Home school groups do not get free tickets for teachers or chaperones. Regular rates would apply.  Click here for standard rates.

Special Christmas School Day

December 6, 2024 10am-3pm

*Home school groups do not get free tickets for teachers or chaperones. Regular rates would apply.  Click here for standard rates.

Please contact our Reservations Department at 810.736.7100 ext,. 6, for information on food service availability for your visit.

Stanley School House Program

Step into the Stanley School House Program, a captivating journey back in time. Nestled within Crossroads Village, the Stanley Schoolhouse served students from 1883 to 1963. Our program is designed to transport students and their teachers to a typical school day in the 1800s.

Enjoy this experience within our authentic one-room schoolhouse, guided by trained instructors employing teaching methods and materials true to the 1800s. To fully embrace the era, we encourage students, teachers, and chaperones to dress in attire reminiscent of the 1800s. It’s a hands-on opportunity to step into the past and relive a slice of history.

Reservations can be made starting September 15 of the current year for any session dates in the following year. Session dates are: April 15 to June 15, Monday – Friday. Reservations will be accepted through March 1 of the session year. No reservations will be taken after March 1 for the current year.

If you have questions, please contact our reservation office at 810-736-7100, ext. 6 between 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

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