Visit Boomtown at the East Texas Oil Museum
Why Should You Visit? Students will enjoy this immersive museum as they cross the threshold into a 1930s depression-era boomtown. They will be able to see how people in East…
Field Trip to a Civil War Prison Camp in East Texas
Why You Should Visit: This site will give students a small glimpse into what was happening in Texas during the Civil War. Camp Ford was the largest Confederate Prisoner of…
Mine for Gems in a Whimsical Courtyard in Jefferson, TX
Why Should You Visit? Remember as a kid, learning about the Wild West and panning for gold? What kid wouldn’t want to uncover their own sparkling treasure? Here, in a…
Take the Kids on a Field Trip to Millard’s Crossing in Nacogdoches for a Hands-On Pioneer Experience
ATTENTION: All photos and experiences were before Covid 19 restrictions. Please check with Millard's Crossing for updates and changes. Why should you visit? Why is Millard’s Crossing in Nacogdoches one…
Visit the Garden Capital of Texas | Nacogdoches, TX
Not only is Nacogdoches the oldest town in Texas, but it has also been named the Garden Capital of Texas, due to its many gardens, parks, trails, and green spaces. …
Field Trip to a Spooky Swamp at Caddo Lake State Park
Caddo Lake is often described as hauntingly beautiful. This lake is completely different from most Texas lakes. You won’t find jet skis and speedboats here. What you will find is…
Field Trip to Mission Tejas State Park
At this small state park in the piney woods of Texas, you will find some significant pieces of Texas history. Here is a rundown of the historical sites you’ll want…
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
To understand all that makes Texas so unique, you need to start from the beginning. Before the 6 flags of Texas ever made an appearance, a vibrant and peaceful Caddo…