Education
KIDS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The History Center offers school, holiday and vacation programs. Call (716) 434-7433 for more information.
Programs run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are open to children 7 – 12 years old. Each program is $20.00 per child.
- Wednesday, July 11th – Invention Bloopers – Learn how everyday products were invented by mistakes that worked
- Wednesday, July 18th – The History of the Food We Eat – Find out why we eat the foods we do and learn about the history as well
- Wednesday, July 25th – Children and the Civil War – Learn what roles children played in the War Between the States
- Wednesday, August 1st – The War of 1812 – Find out what caused this Second War for Independence and what role the Niagara Frontier played in the War
- Wednesday, August 8th – Gold Rush – What was it like to go to California in 1849 and look for gold? Come to this program and find the answer
- Wednesday, August 15th – Field Trip Week – Visit historic sites in Western New York
School Program Options
** Important Note to Teachers: Please call the museum at 716-434-7433 to make a school tour reservation.
Click here for our Teachers Packet
Museum Tour Only
A tour of the Niagara County Historical Society five building museum complex. Time: 1.5 hours. Lunch and Gift Shop available. Admission fees are $2 per students and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Erie Canal Discovery Center Only
A tour of the Erie Canal Discovery Center. Gift Shop will be available. Call regarding lunch arrangements. Time: 45 minutes to one hour. Admission fees are $4 per students and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Col. William Bond/Jesse Hawley House Tour Only
A tour of the 1824 National Register home and the oldest brick house in Lockport. Three floors of furnished rooms to the mid 19th century period. Time: 45 minutes to one hour. $2 for students and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Museum and Discovery Center Tour
This includes a tour of the History Center of Niagara County museum complex, and a tour of the Erie Canal Discovery Center. Lunch and Gift Shop facilities available. Time: 2 hours. Admission fees are $6 per student and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Museum and Bond House Tour
This includes a tour of the Museum complex and the Col. Bond House. Lunch and Gift Shop facilities available. Time: 2.5 hours. Admission fees are $4 per students and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Discovery Center and Bond House Tour
This includes a tour of the Discovery Center and the Col. Bond House. Gift Shop available. Call ahead to discuss lunch arrangements. Time: 2 hours. Admission fees are $6 per students and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Tour of All Three Museums
Time: 3 hours (not including lunch break). Admission fees are $8 per students and chaperones; no charge for teachers.
Hands-on activities can be arranged for an additional $1 per student. There is no additional cost for chaperones and teachers.
Activities include old time toys and games, artifact detective, creating an Erie Canal business sign, and historic photo analysis. Other activities may be available through special arrangement. Please call (716-434-7433) or email (history11@verizon.net) to speak to the education coordinator.
NCHS works cooperatively with these other venues that also do school programs:
Towpath Trolley
(716) 434-7433
Lockport Lock and Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-6155
Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride
21 Main Street at Pine Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 438-0174
Kenan Center
433 Locust Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 433-2617
Colonel William Bond House – 1823
143 Ontario Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (716)
434-7433
Erie Canal Discovery Center
24 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094
716) 439-0431
