Programs for students, teachers, & Families
Our Education Philosophy
At History Jackson Hole, we support place-based education because it allows all of us to make genuine and more significant connections between what is being learned and where we are. We provide project-based learning and use the whole-child approach to create a lasting impact so youths feel safe, respected, and valued during their learning time.
Events & Camps
Through hands-on activities, recreational games, and active field trips, visitors and campers not only learn about local history – they experience it.
museum field trips
bring your classroom or group to the history museum
Curious about coming to the museum with your group? Please use the link below to email Sugden Family Director of Education Catherine Maguire to talk about the possibilities!
We value collaboration and community partnerships. Below are a few of our current youth programs offered through partners.
Educational Partnerships
Afterschool at the library
Drop by Teton County Library’s Youth Auditorium for free during the school year for five minutes or an hour to explore Jackson Hole’s local history with real artifacts, engaging read-alouds, and hands-on activities. See more information from Teton County Library.
Teton Literacy center
We partner with the Teton Literacy Center to provide an afterschool club that is a combination of literacy skills, history topics and art projects. We run two clubs; Jackson Elementary students hosted at the History Museum and Munger Mountain Elementary students hosted at Munger with at least one field trip to the Museum each session.
Americorps
In collaboration with Teton Science Schools, we host AmeriCorps members for two sessions a year as their partner project. Members get to expand their educator toolbox guiding tours, creating lesson plans, leading afterschool clubs, and working with our unique historical collection. If you’re interested in this position, connect with TSS here.
work-based learning program
In partnership with Central Wyoming College Jackson Campus and Summit Innovations School, we host a student intern interested in exploring the field of history and education. They help with afterschool clubs building relationships with students and working with students 1-1 to strengthen their literacy skills and knowledge of history.
Expanded Learning Collective
We participate and partner with the Expanded Learning Collective, a group of outside-of-school educators who connect and collaborate on best practices, student engagement, and coordinated community offerings. If you’re a parent or caregiver in this community, check out their website to see a consolidated list of afterschool and summer opportunities.
Partner With Us
Do you have an idea for an educational youth partnership? Use this form to inquire about possible topics, available dates, and cost.