Story Time With Captain FishbonesJoin Captain Fishbones for a storybook reading, activities and fun! For ages 3-9, must be accompanied by an adult. Program included in regular museum admission. When: Held on selected Wednesdays of every month from September through May. Held on every Wednesday during June, July and August. 11:00 a.m. Please call to confirm time and date. Reservations appreciated.
Speaker ProgramsPrograms on various topics including Virginia Shipwrecks and Women in the Coast Guard presented to your group or at your school. Please contact the museum for more information and rates: 757-422-1587 or e-mail
| School ProgramsAvailable to public, private and home schools. All tours and programs can be tailored to your group's grade level, age and SOL specifications. Wrecks and Rescues Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade Students are taken on an oral history tour of the museum where they will discover why there was a need for the U. S. Life-Saving Service Coast Guard with the aid of photographs, maps and charts. Also included: rescue sequence game, shipwreck stories, a storybook reading (K-2), videos, and TowerCAM. Students: $2.00 each(minimum 10 students) History and Social Science: K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.6, 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.10, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.10, 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, USI, USI.1, USI.2, USI.5 Story Time with Captain Fishbones Students: $2.00 each (minimum 10 students) 1 chaperon per 10 children admitted at no charge English: K.1, K.3, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3 Experience a day in the life of a surfman. Take a guided tour of the museum then learn some of the skills practiced by these brave heroes such as knot tying and semaphore. Surfman’s bag containing souvenirs and materials for activities provided. For children ages 7 – 15. Time: approx. 2 hours Fee: $10 per child No charge for 2 chaperons $2.50 per additional adult |
Girl Scout Tours and Programs
Explore The Old Coast Guard Station Take a tour of The Old Coast Guard Station. Learn about shipwrecks, rescues, and the history of the U. S. Coast Guard. Time: Approx. 1 hour Capacity: 8 minimum; 25 maximum Fee: $2.00 per Scout. Two adults admitted free; $2.50 per additional adult. Patch not included in tour price. When: All year; please call at least 2 weeks in advance to book a tour. Last tour starts at 4:00 PM Day Programs: Brownie Try-It "Listening to the Past" and Junior Badge "Local Lore". Programs also include the Explore The Old Coast Guard Station tour. Time: Approx. 2.5 hours Capacity: 8 minimum; 25 maximum Fees $8.00 per Scout; no charge for 2 chaperones. $2.50 per additional adults Patches not included in program price. When: All year. Call for time and date. Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to book a program. Contact the Program Director at 757-422-1587 or | |
Docent and Volunteer OpportunitiesDocent and Volunteers: Do you want to serve the community and help preserve an important part of history? Now you can - the Old Coast Guard Station has 50-60 volunteers who contribute to the museum by acting as Tour Guides (docents) in the Galleries, Shop Assistants in the Museum Store, or as Special Events Assistants for receptions, special projects and fund-raisers. Training is provided for all positions. To find out more about our volunteer opportunities, please call the Volunteer Director at 757-422-1587 or e-mail | |
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