School
Learn about Byron’s rich history, from industrialization and the Civil War to its place in the mid-20th century. Take a look at the story of Henry “Box” Brown and his journey on the Underground Railroad, and visit the 1840s Lucius Read House, to learn about the house’s role as a hiding place for runaway slaves on the way to freedom. Groups can also see an excavated outhouse, antique household items, Civil War artifacts, and learn about the farming and railroad industries.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies
topics covered:
Industrialization, Civil War, Underground Railroad, Slavery.
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Byron Museum of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the Byron area’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation. The Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall, the historic Read House - which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom - and an adjoining Gallery.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-3PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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Scouts
Learn about Byron’s rich history, from industrialization and the Civil War to its place in the mid-20th century. Take a look at the story of Henry “Box” Brown and his journey on the Underground Railroad, and visit the 1840s Lucius Read House, to learn about the house’s role as a hiding place for runaway slaves on the way to freedom. Groups can also see an excavated outhouse, antique household items, Civil War artifacts, and learn about the farming and railroad industries.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies
topics covered:
Industrialization, Civil War, Underground Railroad, Slavery.
INFO
ABOUT
Byron Museum of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the Byron area’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation. The Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall, the historic Read House - which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom - and an adjoining Gallery.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-3PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>
Home School
Learn about Byron’s rich history, from industrialization and the Civil War to its place in the mid-20th century. Take a look at the story of Henry “Box” Brown and his journey on the Underground Railroad, and visit the 1840s Lucius Read House, to learn about the house’s role as a hiding place for runaway slaves on the way to freedom. Groups can also see an excavated outhouse, antique household items, Civil War artifacts, and learn about the farming and railroad industries.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies
topics covered:
Industrialization, Civil War, Underground Railroad, Slavery.
INFO
ABOUT
Byron Museum of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the Byron area’s rich history through exhibits, programs, and artifact preservation. The Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall, the historic Read House - which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom - and an adjoining Gallery.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-3PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>