Education

Our Museum has developed a strong educational program that meets California education curriculum standards thereby attracting 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grade students from the entire Bay Area for field trip learning experiences.  Not only is the education program popular amongst the local school districts, but it is revered by other local museums as the program to emulate.  We have set the standard of excellence that others desire to achieve. 

Here are a few details about the daily programs for elementary school children.  The museum, with help from the Museum Foundation, provides busses for the children to come to the museum to learn about the history and culture of Campbell and the Santa Clara Valley (The Valley of Heart's delight).  Here they learn what it was like to do the laundry using an old wringer washing tub and hanging the clothes on a clothes line to dry.  They learn about the fruit canning business which was the first economic engine of the valley. They learn what it was like to dress in clothing of the era.  And, they learn about the early families of our valley, including the Ainsleys.

Education and Community Outreach

Education programs on-site help students learn about local history.  Teachers and parents interested in scheduling “Hands-on-History” at the Campbell Historical Museum or “History Detective” at the Ainsley House should call Museum Educator Kerry Perkins at (408) 866-2718 or email: kerryp@cityofcampbell.com.  Both programs are three hours in length and feature hands-on interactive learning that meet the California Education Standards.

Both the Campbell Historical Museum & the Ainsley House are available to host Scout groups, home school groups and other club and organizations that are looking for historical activities and hands-on tours.  Please contact Kerry Perkins to schedule special programs.

History Trunks Available for Rent

The Campbell Historical Museum has three History Trunks available to rent for classrooms, home school groups, summer schools, alternative education programs, etc.

The Ohlone Trunk focuses on the Ohlone Indians that were the first inhabitants of the Santa Clara Valley.  The Pioneer Trunk follows  Benjamin Campbell on his journey to California on a wagon train and the founding of the town of Campbell.  The Orchards and Canning Trunk shows the development of Santa Clara Valley as the Heart of the Valley’s Delights. Each trunk includes a comprehensive teacher’s curriculum guide, touchable artifacts, laminated images, videos or dvds, books and music.  Rental fee is $60 for a month. For more information please call: Kerry Perkins (408) 866-2718 or email: kerryp@cityofcampbell.com