FIELD TRIPS
Students can go on a guided walking tour, exploring historic locations throughout the Stockyards with a personal tour guide who will share historical facts and timeless stories along the way. The “Four Hours of Fun” tour option is the perfect for school groups and makes for an unforgettable experience! View behind the scenes with The Herd, attempt the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, and explore the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in addition to the historic walking tour. Younger students might want to stop by the petting corral for a charmingly close encounter. Feed the goats and sheep, see exotic animals, and possibly even pet one of the babies.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
American history, heritage, historic sites, industry, animals, pioneers, historical figures, visual art.
contact info
Name: Tour Manager.
Phone: 817-625-9715
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards, once an outpost for cowboys driving cattle to market, is now an authentic historic district and a hub for those interested in the rich history and legacy of the old west. Groups visiting the Stockyards in Fort Worth’s National Historic District can learn about cowboy culture and what it was like to drive cattle along the famous Chisholm Trail. Its collection of attractions include a vintage photo parlor, a petting corral with an assortment of cute creatures, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Texas Trail of Fame, the Stockyards Museum inside of the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building, a challenging labyrinth of wooden pathways called the “Cowtown Cattlepen Maze”, and more!
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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FIELD TRIPS
Scouts can go on a guided walking tour, exploring historic locations throughout the Stockyards with a personal tour guide who will share historical facts and timeless stories along the way. Use the tour as a way to work toward the American Heritage Merit Badge. The “Four Hours of Fun” tour option is perfect for scout groups and makes for an unforgettable experience! View behind the scenes with The Herd, attempt the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, and explore the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in addition to the historic walking tour. Scouts working toward the Horsemanship Merit Badge can saddle up and ride into the sunset from the Stockyard Stables.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
American history, heritage, historic sites, industry, animals, pioneers, historical figures, visual art, horsemanship.
contact info
Name: Tour Manager.
Phone: 817-625-9715
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards, once an outpost for cowboys driving cattle to market, is now an authentic historic district and a hub for those interested in the rich history and legacy of the old west. Groups visiting the Stockyards in Fort Worth’s National Historic District can learn about cowboy culture and what it was like to drive cattle along the famous Chisholm Trail. Its collection of attractions include a vintage photo parlor, a petting corral with an assortment of cute creatures, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Texas Trail of Fame, the Stockyards Museum inside of the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building, a challenging labyrinth of wooden pathways called the “Cowtown Cattlepen Maze”, and more!
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Campers can go on a guided walking tour, exploring historic locations throughout the Stockyards with a personal tour guide who will share historical facts and timeless stories along the way. The “Four Hours of Fun” tour option is perfect for camp groups and makes for an unforgettable experience! View behind the scenes with The Herd, attempt the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, and explore the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in addition to the historic walking tour. Younger campers might want to stop by the petting corral for a charmingly close encounter. Feed the goats and sheep, see exotic animals, and possibly even pet one of the babies.
topics covered:
American history, heritage, historic sites, industry, animals, pioneers, historical figures, visual art.
contact info
Name: Tour Manager.
Phone: 817-625-9715
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards, once an outpost for cowboys driving cattle to market, is now an authentic historic district and a hub for those interested in the rich history and legacy of the old west. Groups visiting the Stockyards in Fort Worth’s National Historic District can learn about cowboy culture and what it was like to drive cattle along the famous Chisholm Trail. Its collection of attractions include a vintage photo parlor, a petting corral with an assortment of cute creatures, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Texas Trail of Fame, the Stockyards Museum inside of the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building, a challenging labyrinth of wooden pathways called the “Cowtown Cattlepen Maze”, and more!
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Homeschoolers can go on a guided walking tour, exploring historic locations throughout the Stockyards with a personal tour guide who will share historical facts and timeless stories along the way. The “Four Hours of Fun” tour option is perfect for homeschool groups and makes for an unforgettable experience! View behind the scenes with The Herd, attempt the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, and explore the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in addition to the historic walking tour. Younger homeschoolers might want to stop by the petting corral for a charmingly close encounter. Feed the goats and sheep, see exotic animals, and possibly even pet one of the babies.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
Social studies, science, American history, heritage, historic sites, industry, animals, pioneers, historical figures, visual art.
contact info
Name: Tour Manager.
Phone: 817-625-9715
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards, once an outpost for cowboys driving cattle to market, is now an authentic historic district and a hub for those interested in the rich history and legacy of the old west. Groups visiting the Stockyards in Fort Worth’s National Historic District can learn about cowboy culture and what it was like to drive cattle along the famous Chisholm Trail. Its collection of attractions include a vintage photo parlor, a petting corral with an assortment of cute creatures, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, the Texas Trail of Fame, the Stockyards Museum inside of the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building, a challenging labyrinth of wooden pathways called the “Cowtown Cattlepen Maze”, and more!
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>