Plan a Field Trip

Join us for a day of learning and exploration!

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Looking to bring YOUR classroom to Pullman National Historical Park, Chicago's first national park site? There are many ways to explore the park. If you would like a ranger-led experience, fill out this form to set up a visit.

Our educational programs are tied to Common Core and Illinois Learning Standards. We working closely with educators to develop impactful, grade-level-appropriate experiences and activities.

What We Offer

1. On-Site Programs
Bring your students to the Visitor Center for educational tours, talks, walks, and collaborative learning experiences--indoors or outdoors.

2. Classroom Ranger Visits
Have a ranger come to you! Rangers can facilitate engaging classroom activities or give large-group informative talks on a range of topics. Virtual and in-person options available.

3. Customized Experiences
Work directly with a ranger to develop a program that meets your eductional objectives, including STEM, historical methods and preservation, literary analysis, academic and creative writing, urban planning, or marketing.

We are also happy to help you figure out which of our four interpretive partners you may also want to visit while in the neighborhood! See more information below.

 

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  Classroom Resources and Lesson Plans

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National Park Service Visitor Center & Ranger-Guided Tour

We offer free programs that include guided outdoor tours on the factory grounds, museum exhibits, and a gift shop. Our tours are usually 45 minutes long and discuss the main themes of the park--innovation in rail travel, the design of the town, the Strike of 1894, and the Pullman Porters. We are also happy to customize a program that meets the specific interests of your group.

Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall & Tours

The Historic Pullman Foundation has a separate exhibit hall, focused on the history of the town and their work in the community. You can also schedule a group tour of the neighborhood with the Historic Pullman Foundation. Their tours are generally a more detailed account of the town's design and architecture. Take a Tour of Historic Pullman with the Historic Pullman Foundation (pullmanil.org)

National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum (currently under construction)

The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum is dedicated to telling the long history of the Pullman porters, from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement. They are currently working on an expansion, so their museum may not be open when your group is here, but it may still be possible to schedule to visit with them by calling the number on their website.

The Pulllman House Project

The Pullman House Project's Welcome Center is located in the renovated home of one of Pullman's General Manager, H.H. Sessions. In the Welcome Center you find exhibits, visitor orientation, and the Pullman Club Coffee Shop (Open 8 am - 3 pm Tuesday - Sunday)