PORTS Programs Archives - Page 9 of 18

Four red yellow white and black patches on a navy blue background representing the 24th infantry, 25th infantry, 9th cavalry and 10th cavalry of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail

6-8, 9-12, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs

Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail During the American Civil War, some 180,000 black men served as soldiers in the United States Colored Troops (USCT) of the Union Army. Many veterans of the USCT would later form the first all-African American US... Read MoreRead more about Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail

a boy in a blue and grey flannel shirt pokes a fire at the blacksmith shop

A Hard Day’s Work on the Ranch

3-5, History, K-2, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Wilder Ranch State Historic Park

A Hard Day’s Work on the Ranch Living on a dairy ranch in the year 1900 took a lot of hard work and required working together as a team to be successful. This virtual program explores some of the chores that children would have been expected to help with. Your... Read MoreRead more about A Hard Day’s Work on the Ranch

Geology at Castle Rock

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Animal, Castle Rock State Park, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Science

Geology at Castle Rock Students can explore the natural wonders of Castle Rock State Park from the comfort of their own classroom and can even take a virtual hike guided by our staff interpreter to Castle Rock, the park’s namesake rock formation. Our virtual field... Read MoreRead more about Geology at Castle Rock

Growing Up on a Mexican Rancho

3-5, History, People, Places, PORTS Programs, Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Park

Growing Up on a Mexican Rancho Explore the Mexican Rancho period of California history while learning about the Castro family who were some of the first pioneers in Alta California. You will also have an opportunity to explore the 175-year-old two story adobe hacienda... Read MoreRead more about Growing Up on a Mexican Rancho

Why Do Redwoods Live Here?

3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, K-2, Plants, PORTS Programs, Science

Why Do Redwoods Live Here? Henry Cowell RSP is home to an abundance of biodiversity and during your virtual field trip you'll have a chance to explore a glimpse of some of Henry Cowell's most precious natural, cultural, and historic resources. This program is... Read MoreRead more about Why Do Redwoods Live Here?