Be a Junior Ranger

Vanderbilt Mansion Junior Ranger

Kids of all ages! See if you have what it takes to help America preserve and understand the importance of our national treasures. Download the Junior Ranger activity book here or pick up a physical copy at the Pavilion Visitor Center in the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Complete it at home or while on tour. Bring your completed booklet to the Visitor Center or mail/email us to receive your badge authenticating you as a Junior Park Ranger.

Please contact us for more information on the Junior Ranger program. The Junior Ranger book is NOT yet accessible. It will be made accessible soon for screen readers, and a new file will be uploaded promptly.

 

Junior Ranger Railroad Explorer

Did you know Frederick Vanderbilt was Director of 22 railroads? With this book in your hands, you are ready to become a Railroad Explorer. This book will teach you about the transcontinental railroad, which helped link the United States from coast to coast. We hope you will accept the challenge—Complete this book to be a Junior Ranger Railroad Explorer.