Civics Experience Planner

Field trips and virtual tours are an excellent way to add an experiential component to an effective civics curriculum. We can help you plan a dynamic field trip anywhere in Pennsylvania. With so many quality virtual tours available, you don’t even need to leave your classroom for your students to interact with the wealth of civic educational experiences the Commonwealth has to offer.

Field Trips

  • National Constitution Center

    Bring your class to the Museum of We the People for a special, immersive experience.

    More than just a field trip, the Constitutional Ambassadors program is an intellectual, social, and skills-based educational experience in which middle and high school students learn the basic principles of the U. S. Constitution, see rare historical documents, priceless artifacts, interactive exhibits, and live theater that bring contemporary discussions about the Constitution to life. The program begins in the classroom with the Center’s educational resources, continues with a 3-hour educational experience at the Center, and follows students back to their classrooms, where they can have real-time conversations on constitutional issues with other classrooms across America through our Peer-to-Peer Exchanges.

    The Constitutional Ambassadors program is FREE for all students in the Philadelphia area. Transportation included. Scholarship funding may be available for admission and transportation for students outside of the Philadelphia region. Ask the group sales team for more information.

  • Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge

    History Encounters takes elementary and middle school-aged groups on a remarkable journey beyond the classroom, where students experience history in an immersive and tangible way.

    This enthralling opportunity features captivating recounts of historical events, excursions throughout the Northeast region to sites abounding with significance, and interactions with nationally recognized historical actors embodying icons such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abigail Adams. Enjoy as history is brought to life before your eyes!

Virtual Tours

  • Virtual tours provide students the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes experience hearing the personal stories and historic context that bring the Constitution to life. One of the Center’s museums educators will walk your group through our exhibits live, which will allow your group to interact with them directly to ask questions or engage with other groups on tour. 

    Participants can join our live virtual tours and museum programs from the classroom or home through a secure Zoom link, accessible from a home computer, laptop, or phone. The Center will provide all of the necessary resources, including the registration links, educational materials, and technical support if needed. 

    • Audience: Virtual tours are a great way for audiences of all ages to visit the museum and explore the Center’s unique artifacts on display and signature exhibits. The Center’s education team is well-versed in engaging learners of all ages, creating meaningful experiences for everyone from elementary school to life-long learners.

    • Duration: 30 to 45 minutes

    • Cost: $300 per tour

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  • Plan for your learning experience at the Senator John Heinz History Center today!

    Choose from a variety of options for students, educators, and individuals to expand their knowledge of Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh with the help of experienced museum educators.