Wichita: The Magic City
Students discover the early days of Wichita and its rapid growth from a vast prairie to a bustling city. This tour focuses on the early settlers and their interaction with the Native Americans and includes hands-on activities relating to Wichita Indian culture. (60 minutes)
A teacher guide is available online.
Program Details
Program Category
History / Social Studies | Kansas History | Language Arts | Multicultural | Program | Visual / Design Arts
Kansas history | Native Americans | Wichita history
Appropriate for ages: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Tuesday-Friday
Field Trip
Artist
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
204 S. Main
Wichita KS 67202
Phone: (316) 265-9314
Fax: (316) 265-9219
Website: www.wichitahistory.org
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 am – 4 pm
Saturday-Sunday, 1 pm – 5 pm
Contact: Abby Miller, Museum Educator
amiller@wichitahistory.org
Reservations: (316) 265-9314
Visit our website to print Teacher’s Pass for free admission for teachers, students and their families; ideal for extra credit and special projects.
With four floors of exhibits ranging from Wichita’s pioneer days to its role in the civil rights movement, the Historical Museum is sure to have local history exhibits to meet the needs of every grade level and any subject. We are happy to assist you in developing an activity specific to your class. Self-guided tours welcome. Please call to make reservations for guided and self-guided tours.
Arts Partners | 903 S Edgemoor, Suite 907 Wichita, KS 67218
Site by RSM Marketing.
This Organization received funding for general operational support from the City of Wichita
Board of directors
Jan-Maeve Saggerson
Tim Rogers
Lai-L Daugherty
Teresa Seymour
Adam Payton
Lavonta Williams
Chris Wendt