School Tours
School groups can visit the Monon Depot Museum for field trips. Students are broken up into groups of approximately 35 and take turns at three activities or stations: tours of the Monon Depot Museum, a walk down the Monon to envision the area as a once-bustling railroad corridor, and a walking tour through Old Town pointing out some of the local architecture. CCHS volunteers lead the activities at the Depot and on the Monon. Due to liability, teachers must lead the walking tour, though historic photographs and a narrative are provided ahead of time for the this portion of the visit.
School visits to the Monon Depot Museum meet curriculum requirements in social studies, math, language arts, and science. Cost of school tours is $3 per child and includes a pre- or post-tour visit to the school by one of our volunteers, who will bring hands-on components to the classroom to reinforce material presented during the visit. Adults/chaperones are free.