K-12 Field Trips

Columbia County Historical Society offers fun and educational guided tours that fulfill learning standards for K-12. Tours can be scheduled alongside a visit to the Martin Van Buren homestead, Lindenwald down the road.  Please contact info@cchsny.org to discuss the curriculum needs of your group. 

Fourth Grade  Program 

'Day of History' Field Trips Are Fully-Funded
for Columbia County 4th Graders
Location:  CCHS Rural Properties:
Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse & Luykas Van Alen House
2589 Route 9H, Kinderhook NY

Open: May - October
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes (three 30 minute stations)
Public and Private Schools participate.

Curriculum: 4th Grade -
  • Social Studies Standard 1
  • The Arts Standards 3&4
  • ELA Standards 1&3
  • MST Standard 5
Contact info@cchsny.org for scheduling and information about transportation reimbursement.
1737 Luykas Van Alen House
Students learn about everyday life among the Hudson Valley Dutch during the 18th century
 including their customs, religion, architecture and politics. 
Station 1: Architecture and Farm Life
Station 2: The Dutch Colonial Family
c. 1850 Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse
Students experience early 20th century life with hands-on activities and historic lessons. 
Station 3: Early 20th century Schooling