School Groups

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Please call (603) 893-8300 to make a reservation.

Why America’s Stonehenge for a class trip?
America’s Stonehenge is a unique field trip opportunity for students and adults alike. This field trip covers a well-rounded view into archaeology, early explorers, archaeoastronomy, geology, and The Underground Railroad. Students visiting America’s Stonehenge will have the opportunity for firsthand exploration and discovery at this 4,000 year old outdoor history museum of stone structures and astronomical alignments.

A simulated archaeological dig allows students a hands-on interactive activity to learn about excavation and uncovering artifacts. In addition, an indoor display includes artifacts ranging from ancient stone tools and inscriptions to Native American relics to artifacts from the Underground Railroad and colonial era.

America's Stonehenge is an ideal place to visit for teachers seeking a way to integrate hands-on experiences with the current common core standards. America’s Stonehenge is a trip that can provide limitless opportunities for inquiry, evaluation, thought-provoking conversations, and reflection.

What will we discover at America's Stonehenge?
Students will be challenged to take various theories into account and determine for themselves who they think built and lived upon this hilltop long ago. What cultures could have visited 4,000 years ago? Why would they build this site? Who inhabited this area 4,000 years ago? What misconceptions do we have about early explorers and sites such as this in the United States?

Tour Options

• Boom Box Tour: Portable group audio tour using a boom box. The chaperone will be in charge of the boom box, which will be played out loud so that all students will be listening to the same material at the same time. This tour allows for group discussion of the material presented at each stop. This tour is available for all ages, though the material covered may be too in-depth for the youngest visitors. Recommended for grades 4th and up. This option takes roughly 1.5 hours for the tour section of your visit.
• Mobile App Tour: This tour option offers more detailed information than the paper tour guide maps, and also includes an audio component. The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play store at home (recommended to be connected to WiFi) before your visit. It is compatible with smartphones and tablets. This tour option takes roughly 1.5 hours.
• Chaperone-Guided Tour: This tour is chaperone-guided (self-guided). We will supply our tour guide map, which covers all stops on the tour. This map is meant to be either read aloud or independently by the group. This tour is available for all ages. Recommended for grades 3rd and under. This option takes roughly 1 hour.

Archaeology Dig
Our non-sensitive dig pits are available for reserved school groups. Students will dig in a grid and use our archaeology tools to excavate polished stones. This is an educational and fun hands-on activity. Students are allowed to take home any polished stones that they find. Students spend approximately 45 minutes in the dig pit. The dig pit is only available for preschool through grade 7.

• Worksheet for grades 1st-6th, to be completed in-class or during the dig pit activity at America's Stonehenge:
  Worksheet   |   Answer sheet
• Worksheet for grades 4th-6th, to be completed during a tour of the site:
  Worksheet   |   Answer sheet
• Tour guide accompaniment for teachers and chaperones (optional), to be read aloud to students during a tour of the site. Recommended for grades 1st-8th.
  Printable sheet

Orientation Film
Before arriving at the site, we encourage our visitors to watch the orientation video. This video helps students to better understand what they will be seeing on our site.

For a quick check-in, please:

• Have one member of staff check in while the group holds in the parking lot.
• Have an accurate count of all students and adults.
• Check your confirmation letter for the cost of the program. Additional information will be given upon arrival.
• Pay with one payment for the entire group including extra adults. In case of overpayment, refunds will be mailed.
• If paying in cash, please collect money in advance.
• If splitting into groups, please have the groups divided ahead of time.

Chaperones
We require one chaperone for each group of 10 students. At America's Stonehenge, chaperones are the key to a successful tour. In order to encourage parents to participate, we admit one chaperone free per ten students, with a group of 20 or more paid admissions. It is important that students stay with chaperones at all times. Please make sure that parents read our Chaperone Letter prior to your arrival.

Bad Weather Cancellation
All of our activities, including lunch, are outdoor activities. Please make sure that students and adults dress appropriately for the weather. Our visitor center does not have a cafeteria or room for a group to eat lunch indoors. If you feel that the weather would make your trip unenjoyable, you may call us at any time (even the morning of!), and we will work with you to reschedule.

Food
It is suggested that students bring a bagged lunch. We have a picnic grove outdoors where lunches may be eaten.

Payment
Payment by cash, business check, or credit card is expected upon arrival. Discounted tickets can also be purchased through our online shop for a quick and easy check-in. If you plan to pay by check, please make it payable to "America's Stonehenge." If paying in cash, please collect all money ahead of your visit.

Rates
The following group discount requires a minimum of 20 paid admissions. If your group arrives with less than the minimum required, you will be charged the appropriate admission rates. Group discounts cannot be combined with any other discount, offer, or coupon.
9th grade and up: $16.00 (regular $18.00)
Kindergarten through 8th grade: $9.00 (regular $10.00)
Age 0 through preschool: $4.00
One chaperone admitted free of charge per ten students, with groups of 20 or more paid admissions.

Please plan at least 3 hours for your visit. This will allow you to fit in all activities and not be rushed. This is especially important for large groups.

Chaperone Letter
Please have all chaperones read this letter prior to your visit.