Social Studies Field Trip Programming
We offer educational programs for Middle School, High School, and College Classrooms
Middle School and Beyond
Classroom presentations and in-person field trips with the Museum engage Tacoma students in connecting with local history.
Middle School Classroom Presentations
Middle School Presentations
Bring the Museum to Your Classroom
In 2025, our team worked closely with 7th Grade Social Studies teachers at Tacoma Public Schools to develop an in-class program that aligns with TPS curriculum about the contributions of tribes, settlers, and immigrants to Tacoma's growth in the 1800s.
This interactive program highlights the experiences of the Puyallup people, the Carr family, and multiple immigrant communities who called Tacoma their home.
Bring a Guest Speaker to Your Class
Diverse Perspectives in Local History
We are excited to offer this program at no cost to Tacoma Public Schools 7th Grade classrooms.
Contact us for more information and to schedule a classroom presentation for your students!
Guided Tours and Field Trips
In-Person Visits Available for Middle School, High School, and College Classrooms
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Diverse Perspectives in Local History
Students explore the Museum and Tacoma's Old Town neighborhood.
- Understand Job Carr's motivation for coming to Puget Sound.
- Learn about the diverse groups of people who were important to Tacoma's urban growth in the 1800s.
- Find historic landmarks that highlight Indigenous people and immigrant communities who called Tacoma their home.
This program is generally 1 hour. Consider combining your tour with a visit to nearby Chinese Reconciliation Park to learn more about the immigrants who built the transcontinental railroad, the expulsion of 1885, and Tacoma's efforts to heal from this history.
Our Educational Programs Are Fee-Free!
Thank you to our generous donors and sponsors!
We want every student in Tacoma to have the opportunity to experience the Cabin and learn about local history.
Tacoma Public Schools are eligible for bus funding through Tacoma Creates. Find out more!
If your school or PTA would like to donate to support the Cabin’s education programs, please contact our staff.
