Bring your students to Millard’s Crossing Historic Village, where history comes to life through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. Experiential education plays a vital role in knowledge retention, and at Millard’s Crossing, students go beyond simply viewing 19th-century structures—they actively engage with authentic artifacts and tools used more than a century ago.

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Our knowledgeable guides and costumed docents lead interactive activities designed to foster an appreciation for the challenges and daily life of 19th-century Texans. Each award-winning tour aligns with TEKS curriculum standards and can be customized to meet the age, grade level, and specific interests of your class.

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A typical school field trip may include:

 

Pioneer School Experience

Students step back in time inside our one-room schoolhouse, donning period hats and bonnets as they participate in a traditional lesson. They will hear “cautionary tales,” and write with authentic quill pens —

just as children did in the 1800s.

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Pioneer Chores and Skills

Students gain firsthand insight into daily responsibilities of 19th-century life by participating in hands-on activities such as drawing water from a well to wash laundry, rebuilding a fence, push plowing and planting, shelling and grinding corn. Older students may also learn candle making, textile production and natural dyes, paper making, or butter churning.

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Pioneer Games and Toys

While life in the 1800s required hard work, recreation was also important. Students will learn about and play traditional pioneer games and may create simple period toys. An optional visit to our General Store allows students to see examples of historic toys and goods available during the era.

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Millard’s Crossing provides an engaging, educational experience that connects classroom learning to the real lives of early Texans.

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