We also do our best to accommodate homeschool groups for educational experiences at The Hermitage, scheduling days throughout the year specifically for homeschool groups.
To register for any of our Homeschool days, email us with the Homeschool Day, your child's name/age, your name and contact information.
Do you have a Homeschool Group of 15 or more? You can participate in a Hands-on-History class on your own! Email us with dates and details!
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Future Homeschool Days:
Friday, June 14: Trail of Tears
In this program we examine not only how did the Indian Removal Act of 1830 lead to the Trail of Tears, but also to discuss how Native Americans were treated by the federal government from George Washington to the 1900s.
10:00 - 11:00am: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Friday, July 19: Nullification!
By examining the Nullification Crisis, we can see how Andrew Jackson avoided a civil war in the 1830s...and how it led to the Civil War thirty years later.
10:00 - 11:00am: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Friday, August 16: I Spy the Past
Students act as History Detectives to examine 20 objects from the 19th century to discover just how different daily life is today!
10:00 - 11:00am: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Friday, September 13: Slavery at The Hermitage
Take a special guided tour of The Hermitage by examining some of the sites around the property that show what it was like for those enslaved at The Hermitage.
10:00 - 11:00am: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Friday, October 11: Junior Docents
One of the longest-running and most-beloved educational programs in the history of The Hermitage, Junior Docents gives students the opportunity to act as costumed guides for our visiting public. Parents will receive packet of information in September to help students prepare. Due to costume size restrictions, we must limit students to ages 8-13. Registration is limited to first 30 to sign up - if we receive more than 30 students, we will expand to two days.
2:00 - 4:30pm: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Friday, November 8: General's Children
Students will be able to play with some of the games & toys of the 19th century while learning about Andrew Jackson, Jr. and Lyncoya!
2:00 - 3:00pm: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Friday, December 13: Christmas at The Hermitage
No Christmas lights, one or two presents....just how did the Jacksons celebrate Christmas in the 1830s? Come to The Hermitage and find out - students will get to make a 19th century ornament to take home with them.
2:00 - 3:00pm: $10/child, $11/adult, $5/non-participating child. Children five and under are free.
Note: Hermitage members receive a discounted rate for Homeschool Days - $7/student, $8/adult.
What are parents saying about The Hermitage's Home School Days?
"You know it's been a good day when your youngest traveler, age 4, says of an education trip to a historical museum, "that was so much fun, can we go back there!"
"Both my daughter and I were THRILLED with all of the presentations we attended during the home school day. We have been to all of the other historical sites around Nashville and this was by far the best home school program we have attended. Thank you for the excellent program."
"FABULOUS!!!!!!! WOW!!!!! These classes were easy to understand, right length, great teachers, everyone had a wonderful time."
"Many home school programs tend to be artsy-crafty, fun with little real educational content. This was a welcome exception. Both my daughter and I learned a lot without getting lost in names and dates.
"This was so awesome!!! I was amazed that the day went by so quickly. My children enjoyed the whole day and were not bored or uninterested. They paid attention the whole time and remembered so much. I have only great things to say."
"Well organized and one of the best homeschool days we have attended. Staff was friendly and informative."
