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Homeschool Day: The Smoky Hill Trail
2026-04-13 09:30:00 2026-04-13 11:30:00 America/Denver Homeschool Day: The Smoky Hill Trail Join us for fun and games as we learn about this less famous but just as exciting wagon trail. Aurora History Museum -

Monday, April 13
9:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 09:30:00 2026-04-13 11:30:00 America/Denver Homeschool Day: The Smoky Hill Trail Join us for fun and games as we learn about this less famous but just as exciting wagon trail. Aurora History Museum -

Join us for fun and games as we learn about this less famous but just as exciting wagon trail.

You've heard of the Oregon Trail, but have you heard of the Smoky Hill Trail? The Smoky Hill Trail ran from Kansas to Denver and went right through present day Aurora! Join us for fun and games as we learn about this less famous but just as exciting wagon trail.
Aurora History Museum's 2-hour Homeschool program is aimed at students ages 5-12. Each month will have a new theme with several educational opportunities for students. Work with museum professionals and educators to expand on your homeschool curriculum.
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: Aurora History Musuem
15051 E. Alameda Pkwy.
Aurora, CO 80012
Cost: $8 per student - includes one adult - adult must be present for program.
Aurora History Musuem and Aurora Musuem Foundation members receive a distount to this price - please contact us for instructions.
Only paid, ticketed students will be able to participate in activities and crafts. Please sign siblings up as "non-participating" after entering the number of students. We will have toys available for the younger siblings but they will not participate in the main activities. There is no cost for parents or non-participating siblings.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschool-day-the-smoky-hill-trail-tickets-1976513748829?aff=oddtdtcreator

AGE GROUP: | Tween (9-12) | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Culture | Education |

Aurora History Museum
Phone: 303.739.6660
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T. Scott Williams
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Join us for fun and games as we learn about this less famous but just as exciting wagon trail.
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