A Pioneer School Day

Back to School Groups

It’s back-to-school time! Experience what school was like for the pioneering children.

Available: September, October

Grades: K-8

Time: Programming runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost: $9/student, 72 students maximum

Potential Experiences:

  • Practice the art of Fraktur – folk art commonly learned by students in private Mennonite schools.
  • Go up against your classmates in a slate board spelling bee.
  • Enjoy some fun, old-fashioned schoolyard games!

All stations are volunteer-run. Please note that no station is guaranteed until confirmed by MHV staff before your tour date.

Tour Add-on’s:

  • Wagon Rides ($2/student, $75 minimum)
  • Souvenir Bags ($2/student)
  • Livery Barn Restaurant lunch (cost varies, pre-order two weeks in advance)