In-Class
Tight transportation budget? No problem! DCHC can come to your classroom! Programs feature real historical artifacts that make history come alive. Content is tailored to fit your classroom’s needs.
Sycamore from 1830 – 1860: 2nd Grade
Explore how Sycamore was established through an in-class presentation, hands-on artifacts, a walking tour, and a reflection booklet.
Presentation: 45 minutesWalking Tour: 1 hour
Fee: $1 per student
Being a History Detective: 3rd Grade
Students are introduced to primary and secondary sources. Museum staff will show copies of letters, photographs, maps, and artifacts to discuss what these non-traditional historical materials can reveal to a researcher.
Presentation: 45 minutesFee: $1 per student
An Oral History Project: 4th Grade
Working with the DeKalb County History Center, teachers will explore the process of creating history. Museum volunteers will train teachers on how to prepare their students for an interview, provide questions, and help teachers find local residents to participate in the project.
Presentations: 45 minutes each + interview timeFor larger in-class programs (assemblies, etc.), please contact Michelle Donahoe at michelle@dekalbcountyhistory.org or (815) 895-5762.