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Tours
Steppingstone Museum offers a variety of prearranged
tours for school groups, civil organizations and senior groups.
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Guided - This tour is approximately two hours
long and is a general tour during which our guides show the visitors
through the museum. This tour is limited to 50 children and we ask
that 6 adults (including teachers) be present.
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Butter - This tour is intended for 1st graders
and above. Visitors churn butter, wash laundry and tour the museum.
There is no additional fee; however visitors supply cream and
crackers for the butter making. This tour last approximately 3 hours
and is limited to 50 children. We ask that 6 adult (including
teachers) be present.
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"1900" - This tour is for third grade and above
and is somewhat more involved. Visitors participate in some of the
day-to-day chores that were done at the turn of the century. Our
visitors cook chicken noodle soup or beef stew on the woodstove,
churn butter, and wash laundry. There is no additional fee for this
tour, however visitors supply the ingredients from a list provided
by the museum. This tour last about four hours and is limited
to 50 children. We ask that 6 adults (including teachers) be
present.
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The above tours allow time to enjoy a picnic
lunch in our pavilion and a visit to our Museum Store. We carry a
assortment of inexpensive souvenirs. hand-made crafts, candy,
jellies, books, toys, etc. Please indicate your plans on the
reservation form.
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Fees - Our charge for any tour is a minimum of
$25.00. There is a fee of $3.00 per student, parent, teacher. A
deposit of $25.00 is required with your completed reservation form.
The balance may be paid on the day of your visit. Upon receipt of
your form and deposit, a confirmation and relative materials will be
mailed to you. If you have any questions or to schedule a
tour, you may call our office (410) 939-2299. The museum reserves
the right to cancel tours in the event of bad weather.
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