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Jefferson National Expansion MemorialVisitors walk on the Gateway Arch grounds with the Old Courthouse in the background
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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Education Newsletter
 

Are you interested in learning more about educational resources and opportunities at the Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse, and Gateway Arch Riverboats?

Then read the latest edition of the Education Department newsletter, Gateway Gazette. Published twice during the school year, Gateway Gazette serves as a forum between the Education Department, the Interpretive staff, and the education community. Articles discuss how Jefferson National Expansion Memorial serves as a classroom from the perspective of teachers, educators, and rangers. You will also find a calendar of events, answers to frequently-asked-questions, and tips for a successful Museum Education Program. Read archived newsletters through the following links:

Spring 2008
Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Spring 2006
Fall 2005
Spring 2005
Fall 2004

 

We invite you to submit your articles, ideas, and questions today by calling the Education Department at (voice) 314-655-1600, or contact us by e-mail.

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Did You Know?
On September 10, 1804 on Cedar Island, in South Dakota, William Clark discovered the fossilized remains of the ribs, backbone and teeth of a plesiosaur. Plesiosaurs were animals who lived at the same time as the dinosaurs, but swam rather than walking on land. Clark thought it was a giant fish bone!
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Last Updated: December 01, 2008 at 14:15 EST