A variety of educational history programs designed to augment the traditional classroom experience are offered by the Morton House Museum. We provide students an opportunity to experience regional and local trends of the Victorian era, tour the house and gain insight on local history and historical preservation. Flexible appointments for these programs are available every day of the year except national holidays. Morton House General Tour. Guided by our volunteer docents, students will have the opportunity to explore the importance of the Morton family and their contributions to our region's history. The guided tours are for a maximum of 25 students for one hour. Cost is $2.50 per student. For additional information or to schedule a tour, contact Morton House Museum at mortonhouse@aol.com or call 269-429-5468 Docents Visit Schools Make history come alive with this interactive program in your classroom. Focusing on the 1870's, a period-dressed interpreter will engage students in activities regarding the telegraph, the railroads, mail-order industry and more. Students will discover how visionary leaders built Benton Harbor, taking it from a pioneer settlement to a bustling city. This program is aligned with state benchmarks for fourth grade students. Program length is approximately one hour, including time for students to rotate through hands-on stations. The cost of these scheduled visits to our schools is $25.00 per classroom, with a maximum two classrooms at one time. To schedule a visit, contact 269-429-5468.

Requests for classroom visits fill up rapidly. Please sign up now before it is too late! Call 269-429-5468 to schedule your class today! Helpful Hints for scheduling your Morton House Museum programs: Tours must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. No tours will be scheduled two weeks before or two weeks after the Christmas holidays. If your group is late, your time will be reduced accordingly. If visiting the museum, please allow extra time for bathroom breaks, or to shop in the museum store.