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The Watson-Brown Foundation offers a myriad of grade - appropriate programs in history and environmental science tailored to Georgia's Performance Standards in Education as well as National Education Standards.
Field trips and activities are free for educational groups; this includes (but is not limited to) public schools, private schools, and home school consortiums, as well as Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups.
Please note, for groups of more than 40 students, or more than 2 classes, we will require a teacher or chaperone to lead at least one activity.
Educational groups are required to have at least 1 chaperone per 10 children for the duration of their visit.
Confirmation of all program plans, including the number of attending students, will be required no less than 5 days in advance of your visit. Thank you for your cooperation.
Booking a Field Trip: To schedule an educational program, or for additional information regarding our Educational Endeavors, please contact:
Ms. Franke Smith
Email:
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Phone: 706- 595-7777
Fax: 706-595-7177
*********An Important Note about Field Trip Locations******
Please note that we have 2 sites we utilize for field trips. For all Civil War programs, Butterfly programs, Day of the Dead, and many ecology programs the trip will be held in the Monroe Kimbrel Gardens at 310 Tom Watson Way, Thomson. For Progressive Era, Hickory Hill, and some ecology programs the trip will be held at Hickory Hill. Review your communications with the Education Staff to ensure you are clear on where you will be hosted.
********************* Resources *****************************
Educator Workshop -- Get Natural
Educator Workshop -- Teaching with Primary Sources
Educator Workshop -- Archaeology for Educators
Educator Workshop -- Monarchs Across Georgia
