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)


