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Inspiring, educating and empowering through the arts and humanities.
Book in-person and online K-12 field trips to Bethel Woods Center and Museum.
Explore museum education and creative learning programs designed to bring the lessons of the sixties to life as students discover themes of individual expression, social consciousness, cultural engagement, empowerment, and inspiration.
Each school field trip includes a teacher planning consultation, customized pre and post virtual visit activities, and resources for continued exploration and learning.
How is artistic expression used to respond to and promote change? This program will explore the cultural, social, and political issues of the 1960s with an emphasis on how art, music and fashion influenced the counterculture. A Bethel Woods Teaching Artist will guide students through a Museum visit, creative activities, and group discussions as they explore the transformative power of art and create connections to their thoughts and feelings around the issues of today.
Recommended for grades 4 -12
How do three days of Peace, Love and Music inspire a generation? Students will explore the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair, and Museum collections, then join a Bethel Woods Teaching Artist for a creative engagement and dialogue about the impact of this historic event, the community and collaboration that sustained it and the impacts and connections that are still relevant today.
Recommended for grades K-12
Experience the '60s like never before with a virtual program direct to your classroom, home, or learning pod!
Transportation & financial assistance is available.
Funding for Museum Education and Creative Programs is provided by Bethel Woods members and donors and through generous support from foundations, individuals and agencies including: The American Gift Fund, Annelise Gerry and Family, Robyn Gerry, Nellie and Robert Gipson of the Tianaderrah Foundation, the William and Elaine Kaplan Family Foundations, the Rhulen Loughlin Family -- in memory of Trevor John Loughlin, and TD Charitable Foundation.