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Time of Remembrance Programs

Time of Remembrance Onsite Field Trip

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Exploring citizenship, constitutionality and redress, the “Time of Remembrance” field trip brings a pivotal chapter of history to life for students through the first-hand accounts of Japanese American docents who experienced life behind barbed wire during WWII.

Includes admission to the museum, a guided tour of the newly-renovated “Uprooted: An American Story” exhibit, an interactive classroom program, plus lesson plans, digital artifact kit and follow-up activities related to current issues. Structured programming lasts 2 hours. Aligned with 5th, 8th and 11th grade History-Social Science, Common Core ELA and Ethnic Studies.

Upon receiving a booking, the education department tailors the program to the specific grade level requested; an individual program is not appropriate for the full grade span listed above.

Admission:

Students: $6.50 each*
Chaperones: $6.50 each*
Teachers: Free

Available:

Seasonal program offered February 12 – April 5
Tuesday- Friday, 9:30 am & 11:30 am

 

 

Please plan your visit in advance and review current visitor protocols during COVID-19. For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.

*To receive discounted admission, reservations for a minimum of 20 paid participants are required and must be made a minimum of 14 days in advance. Groups with fewer than 20 participants subject to $120 flat rate.

Elk Grove Unified School District: Time of Remembrance Onsite Field Trip

Now booking! 

Exploring citizenship, constitutionality and redress, the “Time of Remembrance” field trip brings a pivotal chapter of history to life for students through the first-hand accounts of Japanese American docents who experienced life behind barbed wire during WWII.

Includes admission to the museum, a guided tour of the newly-renovated “Uprooted: An American Story” exhibit, an interactive classroom program, plus lesson plans, digital artifact kit and follow-up activities related to current issues. Structured programming lasts 2 hours. Aligned with 5th, 8th and 11th grade History-Social Science, Common Core ELA and Ethnic Studies.

Upon receiving a booking, the education department tailors the program to the specific grade level requested; an individual program is not appropriate for the full grade span listed above.

Admission:

EGUSD covers students, teacher, and two chaperones per class.

Available:

Seasonal program offered February 12 – April 5
Tuesday- Friday, 9:30 am & 11:30 am

 

 

Please plan your visit in advance and review current visitor protocols during COVID-19. For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.

Time of Remembrance Virtual Field Trip

Available Seasonally

Exploring citizenship, constitutionality and redress, the “Time of Remembrance” Virtual Field Trip bring a pivotal chapter of history to life for students through the first-hand accounts of Japanese American docents who experienced life behind barbed wire during WWII.​

Includes a 30-minute live docent-led Zoom interactive presentation, plus lesson plans, digital artifact kit and follow-up activities related to current issues. Aligned with 5th, 8th and 11th grade History-Social Science, Common Core ELA and Ethnic Studies.

Upon receiving a booking, the education department tailors the program to the specific grade level requested; an individual program is not appropriate for the full grade span listed above.

Admission: 

Up to 98 participants
$125 per classroom

Available:

September 5, 2023-January 26, 2024

April 8, 2024-June 14, 2024

Subject to docent availability

For questions or requests, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.

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**Each participant must have Internet access, PDF reader software and a Zoom account. 

Time of Remembrance Traveling Trunk

Available seasonally

The Museum’s traveling trunk program brings the learning opportunities from the “Time of Remembrance” Field Trip to your campus and a pivotal chapter of history to life for middle and high school students over a 2-week period.

Includes artifact reproductions, lesson plans and hands-on activities exploring life in a WWII incarceration camp, along with citizenship, constitutionality and redress, presented in a WWII-era suitcase. A 60-minute presentation given by a “Time of Remembrance” docent may be added for an additional fee. Aligned with 5th, 8th and 11th grade History-Social Science and Common Core ELA.

Price:

2-week trunk rental: $40
2-week trunk rental & presentation*: $150

Availability:

September 5, 2023-January 26, 2024

April 8, 2024-June 14, 2024

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Please plan your visit to pick up trunk rental in advance. For questions or assistance, contact reservations@californiamuseum.org or (916) 654-1729.

* Minimum of 2 weeks advance reservations, credit card deposit and in-person pickup/return are required. Program reservations that include a docent subject to docent availability.