New: Discovery Box
Program
Life on a Cattle Trail:
Invite a member of the Museum’s education staff into
your classroom to present a unique lesson about life on a cattle trail.
Designed to augment classroom lessons about the American West, this
program introduces students to the role of the American cowboy, and the
names and locations of the early cattle trails, while featuring artwork
from the Museum’s collection.
As the discovery
box is unpacked, students will handle reproductions of objects that
traveled on chuck wagons while making important discoveries about the life
of the American cowboy. 
Grades: Appropriate for grades
2-5
Cost: $50 within Bartow County
$60 outside of Bartow
County
Additional travel fee may apply.
Group size: 25 or less
Program length: 50
minutes
GPS: SS5H3a. – Describe the role
of the cattle trails in the late 19th century: include the
Black Cowboys of Texas, the Great Western Cattle Trail, and the Chisholm
Trail.
To Schedule: Call
770-607-3686
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