Educational
Resources
Our Goalis to challenge students and support their growth to their full potential. As part of our visitor research, we are utilizing the Georgia Department of Education’s standards for social studies to ensure that interpretive projects meet the demands of students, educators, and parents. We understand that field trips offer deep cognitive learning beyond facts and concepts to include process skills and draw on other places of learning, such as museums. Similar to other museum education programs, we believe that learning on a field trip is a valuable supplement and addition to classroom instruction, and a way to prepare students for future learning.
Tours & Class Activities
The Jack Hadley Black History Museum offers multi-disciplinary and interactive guided tours for students of all ages that are educational and fun. Students are given the opportunity to handle historic objects from our collection in addition to touring our exhibitions. Tours are designed to match the state social studies requirements.
At the Jack Hadley Black History Museum, education is at the heart of what we do. Our engaging presentations bring history to life for students, teachers, and community groups of all ages. Each program is designed to share the powerful stories of African American history and culture—both locally and nationally—while inspiring dialogue, reflection, and learning.
Our scavenger hunts turn a museum visit into an interactive adventure. Designed for students, families, and groups, these activities guide participants through the exhibits with fun challenges and thought-provoking questions. As they search for clues and uncover hidden details, participants gain a deeper appreciation of African American history while staying actively engaged.
Can’t make it to the museum? We’ll bring the museum to you! Our virtual programs offer the same engaging, standards-aligned content as our on-site tours, delivered live through an interactive online format. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool groups, or community organizations, these customizable sessions are designed to meet students at their grade level and encourage participation through discussion, visuals, and questions.
Bring the museum experience directly to your classroom with our rentable Travel Trunks. Each kit is filled with authentic artifacts, lesson plans, and standards-aligned activities designed to help students connect with key themes in Black history in a hands-on, memorable way. Each offering interactive resources that make history come alive beyond the textbook.
Bring the museum to your classroom, free of charge, with our Museum-in-a-Box activity! Each hands-on box highlights one of our three core galleries: National History, Local History, or Cultural History, and includes interactive materials and activities that make learning immersive and meaningful. Designed to engage students with real-world connections, these boxes encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of African American history without leaving the classroom.
The Jack Hadley Black History Museum is committed to making history accessible to everyone. We proudly welcome groups with disabilities at no cost and strive to create meaningful, engaging experiences for all visitors. In addition to guided tours tailored to your group’s needs, we also offer optional arts and crafts activities that provide creative, hands-on ways to connect with the museum’s stories and exhibits.