Field Trips That Combine History and Science into A Fun-Filled Educational Experience!

Let EarlyWorks do all the work while you and your students play. We have field trip programs that will leave your students wanting more…more fun and more play!

Shhhh!! Don’t tell them they’re learning. We don’t want our secret to get out!

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Interested in booking a field trip with us?

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

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Browse the information below, and decide if your class would like to do an EarlyWorks program, an Alabama Constitution Hall Park Program, or both (a combo).
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Once you've decided on your program and optional add-ons, fill out the form below.
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A reservation specialist will process your form submission and contact you to coordinate and confirm your field trip.

Fieldtrip Documents & Resources

Request a Field Trip

Exact time will be confirmed with the reservation specialist. If you do not see your preferred time, choose the closest arrival time and let the reservation specialist know during your booking. Guided Field Trips are allotted a specific time period, but if your group has a time you MUST leave by, please list it here.
(Classes will likely be split up into smaller groups to maximize the learning experience)
Lunch availability is not guaranteed as space is limited and available on a first come first served basis.
(See more information in the brochure above. Details will be confirmed with your reservation specialist. This added experience is an additional $3 per person.)

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EarlyWorks Museums Scholarship Fund for Field Trips

EarlyWorks Museums tirelessly seeks funding throughout the year in an effort to help educate the children in our community through hands-on learning during field trips to the museums. This funding can be used to assist with the cost of field trips and outreach programs. Once received, funds are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis for Title I and other qualifying schools and organizations in Alabama.

Please see below for any scholarship funding available currently:

February 9, 2023 – Alabama Constitution Hall Park Field Trip Scholarship

EarlyWorks Museums is excited to announce that it has received grant funding that will allow your students to experience a field trip to Alabama Constitution Hall Park free of charge. This grant, awarded by the City of Huntsville and administered by EarlyWorks Museums, will permit a limited number of Huntsville City Title 1 schools to attend the Becoming Alabama field trip, free of charge, during the spring of 2023. These field trips are subject to the availability of funds and museum capacities. Interested schools are encouraged to contact EarlyWorks Museums as soon as possible to secure their field trip time and date. Click here and complete the “Field Trip Request Form.” Please indicate your interest in the scholarship program in the “additional comments” section of the form.

Primary Documents & Resources

There are many incredible educational resources available to help any level of the historian in their quest for knowledge. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an educator trying to supplement a lesson, a student researching for a project, or just a curious investigator, make sure to check out these resources!

Early Alabama Statehood

Constitution Hall Park is the site where Alabama became a state over 200 years ago. In 1819, forty-four delegates from across the Alabama Territory met in the cabinet shop on the corner of Franklin St. and Gates Ave. to create the first Alabama state constitution. Please enjoy these living history presentations, slide shows, Kahoot quizzes and primary documents to help share this historic event.
Virtual Tour of Constitution Hall Park

Civil War at the Depot

The Historic Huntsville Depot is one of Huntsville’s oldest standing buildings. Built in 1860, it was a primary target for the Union Army during the Civil War. In 1862, the Depot was captured by General Mitchell of the Union Army and for a short period of time was used as a prison for the captured Confederate soldiers. Please enjoy these living history presentations, slide shows, Kahoot quizzes, and primary documents to help share more about Huntsville’s involvement in the Civil War.
Virtual Tour of Historic Huntsville Depot