We invite you to take time to visit Heritage Corner - one of Columbus' premier resources for interdisciplinary and hands-on education. The house museums highlight most of the major themes of Columbus studies and much of American history. Our goal is to help students explore the many diverse stories about the past, encouraging hands-on interdisciplinary study for all grade levels.

Located in the heart of the Columbus Original City Historic District, Heritage Corner includes the c. 1800 Traders' Log Cabin, the Oldest House in Columbus - the 1828 Walker-Peters-Langdon House, Gardens and Slave Cabin, the Pemberton House - town home of John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola, Woodruff Farm House, and the c. 1870 Italianate Townhouse.

During the 2007-2008 academic year, we are offering a variety of special tours and programs. All of our school programs focus on specific social studies themes and exhibitions. We look forward to seeing you and your students for hands-on history soon. Contact the Heritage Education Coordinator at (706) 322-0756 to schedule education and tour activities for your students

Travel through time with a tour of five significant houses located on the corner of Broadway and Seventh Street. The tour consists of 100 years of Columbus history 1800 - 1900). Through trained docents students learn about the homes and the families who lived there.


MONDAY - FRIDAY. Grades 2-12. Limit: 60 students. Length: 1-2 hours.

TRADERS' LOG CABIN (log Cabin)
THE OLDEST HOUSE IN COLUMBUS (708 Broad)

THE PEMBERTON HOUSE
1870 ITALIANATE TOWNHOUSE (700 Broad)
HERITAGE PARK

 

To schedule a tour, please be aware of the following.


All groups must pre-register.
Late arrivals may forfeit part of their tour.
Admission is free for MCSD, Muscogee Private Schools, and Russell County students.
Guided tours require one chaperone per 10 students.
Self guided tours are not available through the house museums.
Allow one hour in the museums. More time may be required for larger groups.
Confirmation forms, maps and study guides will be mailed. If there is a scheduling conflict, the HCF tour coordinator will call to discuss options.
School tours may not be conducted during rain.
For more information, please call the HCF Education Coordinator at (706) 322-0756. Tours are limited and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.



Guided Tours Information:

 

Guided tours are led by HCF staff and museum docents.
Start times for tours are recommended at 9:30 a.m. and t 1:00 p.m.
Tours are interactive, designed for specific grade levels, and follow the social studies curriculum..
Tours are Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted.
Because of greater availability, January and February tours are encouraged.
No one is allowed to touch or sit on furniture, or pick up objects.
No food, drink or gum.
Chaperones must remain with students at all times.