TOURS
Public, Private & Homeschool groups, Girl & Boy Scout troops, student & adult clubs, Senior-citizen groups and families welcome! Call ahead (865-983-1550) to make sure our volunteer tour guide(s) will be available when you visit.
SCHOOLHOUSE
TOUR
Do YOU know what Sam Houston's favorite subject was?
This tour is ideal for groups over 10. The School Marme will take students back to a day in a one-room schoolhouse. Schedule (you can customize this depending on your time frame):
ESTIMATED
TIME: 45 minutes
Teachers, would you like your class to truly "experience" a day in a one-room schoolhouse?
This tour is ideal for groups of 25 or less. Our school marme will ring the bell promptly at 10:00 am & instruct the students in the 5 finger rules before entering the schoolhouse. The school day will open as it did in 1812, with Bible reading & prayer. The rest of the school day schedule is as follows:
ESTIMATED TIME: 2 hours
Must call & schedule date!
MUSEUM TOUR
Do YOU know what artifact was found in the schoolhouse with the initials "S.H." engraved on it?
A Museum Tour Guide will explain the symbols on our Sam Houston mural, talk about his wives (3), and his family tree. Students will see handmade bullets, old textbooks, and a woodcarving of an eagle - and learn about their significance to Sam Houston and pioneer life. There will be ample time for questions and hunting for treasures in the gift shop. *Note: We have an excellent collection of books about Sam Houston, Blount County, and pioneer life, many by local authors.
ESTIMATED TIME: 30 minutes
COMBINATION TOUR
Large groups (over 25 people) may want to break their group into 3 smaller groups and rotate every 30-45 minutes between the Grounds, Museum & Schoolhouse tours. Example:
ESTIMATED TIME: 4 hours
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