Activist New York: Black History Edition

Activist New York: Black History Edition

Field Trip Request Form

We are currently offering field trips from now to June 2024. Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip. 

We offer both in-person and virtual field trips. 

Activist New York: Black History Edition

60 min program for Grades 3–12   

Engage your students in New York’s long history of Black social activism. Inspired by original artifacts and visuals, students will discuss topics ranging from abolition to Civil Rights and the current Movement for Black Lives, and will participate in the tradition of activism by creating a button championing the change they would like to make. This field trip aligns with the NYCDOE’s Civics for All curriculum and initiative. 

Times: Programs are available Tuesday—Friday beginning at 10am.  

Cost: The pricing of in-person and virtual field trips is different. Please see the relevant section below for group pricing.

Programs: Field trips vary in duration between 60 and 90 minutes. Details are listed below. Programs can be modified for groups of all needs and abilities, and program time can be adjusted under special request.

Scheduling: Advance reservations are required and must be made by using the field trip request form.  Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. More details are listed below.