School tours

Native Americans to Pioneers

Learn about Native Americans, the Florida Panhandle's original residents, and Pioneers. The tour will explore the similarities and differences between these two groups and how technology and our lifestyles have changed over the years. Students will also have self-guided time in the Discovery room, a hands-on area where students can experience a model one-room schoolhouse, store, and an archaeology dig.

Activities to accompany this tour include pinchpots, paper dolls, and designing your own pioneer-style quilt.

Paradise Gardens

This tour explores our pollinator garden and the importance of bees, birds, and butterflies and plants to the ecosystem. Students will learn about different types of plants such as perennials and annuals, how to describe the life cycles of plants, and the structures of plants.

Chromatography butterflies are a wonderful accompaniment to this tour to allow students to see capillary action and how water reacts with markers to enhance the color spectrum

Technology Throughout History

A lot has changed in the Panhandle since the Native Americans first got here, and in this tour students will learn how technology was developed and used by pioneers and during WWII. This tour includes aspects of history and focuses mainly on the use of simple machines.

Students will make catapults using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and spoons to have hands-on learning with simple machines.

Bespoke tours

Don't see something that meets you and your students' needs? Give us a call, and we'll be happy to work with you to create the right experience for your school.

Cost

$7 per student

$3 per adult chaperone

Free for teachers

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Heritage Alive! Classes

Crafting and hobby classes

Ever wanted to make your own basket, try your hand at blacksmithing, or make your own soap? Join us at the museum most Saturdays to learn all about these crafts! All costs include supplies. Sign up for our classes right here on our website.

Basket weaving

$55 | $50 for members

Join instructor Carol Dickson and learn how to make a basket! Each month features a new design, so there's always something new to try.

Students will be learn a new skill, experience an age-old tradition, and create something uniquely theirs!

Register today: Online, or call (850) 678-2615, or visit the Heritage Museum

Upcoming dates:

17 August

14 September

19 October

9 November

Watercolor

$45 | $40 for members

Join watercolor instructor Carol Dickson and create a beautiful scene using watercolor paints right here at the Museum. You will learn a new skill and create something uniquely yours that you will get to keep!

The class cost includes all materials.

**We do not currently have any drop spindle classes scheduled.**

Hand Quilting series

$130 | $120 for members

In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday, we're offering a six-class hand quilting series with Kathy Everett on Fridays from 10:00-12:00! She'll show you all the steps involved from start to finish to make your own table runner, table topper, or pillow using autumnal fabrics. Students should plan to attend all six classes.

11 October

18 October

25 October

1 November

8 November

15 November

Introduction to soap making

$50 | $45 for members

Using the cold-process method and working with lye, students will learn the basics of soap making and make their own 1lb batch of soap to take home. All materials included!

**We currently do not have any soapmaking classes scheduled.**

Jewelry

$40 | $35 for members

Join instructor Alice Cimino and learn how to create a unique piece of jewelry.

Pine needle basket making

$60 | $55 for members

Learn how to make pine needle baskets! Our talented instructors will show the process from start to finish, and you'll be able to go home with one of your very own.

Only 10 students per class

Upcoming dates:

10 August

4 October

21 December

Introduction to wood turning

$66 | $61 for members

Come learn how to make your very own fine-crafted wooden pen. Students get to choose from a variety of wood samples to create a unique pen.

Join instructor Christopher, and make your own specialized pen! There will be two classes offered at 10am and 1pm.

Mosaic tiling

$45 | $40 for members

This is a two-part class all about the art of mosaic tiling. Please plan to attend both dates.

**We currently do not have any mosaics classes scheduled.**

Introduction to blacksmithing

$85 | $80 for members

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at the forge? Bend and shape steel? Make something useful and enduring? Strike now! The iron is hot.

Students will learn the basic skills of the blacksmith including safety, tools and equipment, and the skills for drawing out, upsetting, hotcutting, bending and punching.

*Required: Wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt

Children ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult

Only four students per class

Drop spindle

$60 | $55 for members

Join Anna Sandlin and learn all about drop spindle weaving! This is a fun spinning class for beginners.

**We do not currently have any drop spindle classes scheduled.**

History Sandwiched-In

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for an hour-long casual lecture about the history of crafts, the Florida Panhandle, and a variety of other topics! These events are always free, and no registration is required.