Telegraphs, Trains, and Trouble

$5 per Student / $5 Per Chaperone | 2 hours | Grades 4th - 12th

by Union Pacific Railroad Museum Association· Council Bluffs, IA
Group sizeMaximum of 1 classroom or 40 people; minimum of 10 students required

What to Expect

All Aboard!

Can you unlock the secrets of the past? Students will first receive a crash course in primary source analysis using actual documents from the museum's collection. They will then apply what they've learned to solve an escape room style mystery set in a 1890s railroad station agent office.

Duration and Capacity

  • 2 hours
  • Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays
    Minimum of 10 students required
    Maximum of 1 classroom or 40 people

Includes

2 Hour Education Program
Meets Iowa Education Standards
Instructional crash course in primary-source analysis
Hands-on work with authentic historical documents
Immersive escape-room style mystery activity set in an 1890s railroad station agent office

Duration

2 hours

Address

200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pricing

Teacher · For School ProgramsFree
Adult Chaperone · Ages 18+ | For School Programs$5
Student · For School Programs$5

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or rebook this program, please reply to your confirmation email, email [email protected], or give us a call at 712-329-8307.

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