EDUCATION

Field Trip Learning Highlights

At the Armstrong County Museum, students don’t just learn history—they experience it. Our immersive field trip programs are designed to spark curiosity and bring the stories of the Texas Panhandle to life through hands-on, age-appropriate learning experiences.

Students travel back in time at our Lake Center Schoolhouse, where they:

Learn about traditional lessons, classroom etiquette, and daily life of rural students
See slate boards, dip pens, and vintage school supplies

Step Into a One-Room Schoolhouse

Explore the rich heritage of Indigenous peoples in this region:

Examine artifacts, tools, and dwellings used by Native tribes
Discover traditions, hunting practices, and survival techniques

Native American Cultures of the Panhandle

Dive into the challenges and triumphs of early Panhandle settlers:

Learn how pioneers built homes, raised families, and worked the land
Explore the rise of the cattle industry and cowboy culture
See real tools, clothing, and personal items from ranch life

Life on the Frontier

Celebrate the lives of local veterans and community builders:

Hear real stories from World War I through modern-day conflicts
Explore how ordinary citizens shaped local history through service and leadership

Stories of Service and Community

EDUCATION

Field Trip Learning Highlights

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