Teacher Information Packets & Program Resources
Bring history out of the textbook and into the room.
This page is designed for teachers, homeschool leaders, museums, libraries, historical societies, and educational organizations who are interested in booking immersive living history programs through Indian Creek Historical Fashions.
Here you will find downloadable information packets with program descriptions, curriculum connections, grant-friendly language, educational objectives, suggested grade levels, and booking information.
These packets may be used for planning, parent communication, school approval, grant applications, board meetings, and classroom enrichment.
Downloadable Teacher & Program Packets
Use the links below to view or download information packets for each program.
General Information Packets
Living History Programs for Schools & Homeschool Groups
A complete overview of educational programs, audience options, curriculum support, and booking information.
[Download Packet Here]
Grant Funding Information for Homeschool & Educational Programs
Information to help groups understand grant possibilities, educational value, and how immersive history programs may support learning goals.
[Download Packet Here]
Master Educator Program Bundle
A full overview of available school and homeschool programs that can be booked individually or combined into a one-day educational series.
[Download Packet Here]
Program-Specific Teacher Packets
The Children’s Blizzard of 1888
A powerful program about survival, weather, prairie life, schoolchildren, teachers, and the deadly storm that swept across the Great Plains.
[Download Packet Here]
Women Homesteaders & the Homestead Act
A moving program about women who claimed land, built lives on the prairie, and helped shape the American West.
[Download Packet Here]
Valiant Warrioress: Women Soldiers of the Civil War
An unforgettable look at women who served as soldiers, spies, nurses, vivandières, and battlefield participants during the Civil War.
[Download Packet Here]
Gone with the Width: Hoops, Bustles & the Drama of Victorian Dressing
A fun, interactive fashion history program exploring the evolution of women’s clothing from hoops to bustles.
[Download Packet Here]
The Language of the Fan
An interactive Victorian etiquette and communication program where students learn how fans were used for expression, fashion, and social meaning.
[Download Packet Here]
Day in the Life of a Homesteader
A hands-on educational challenge program where students experience decision-making, teamwork, problem-solving, and survival skills connected to homestead life.
[Download Packet Here]
Stake Your Claim: The Homestead Challenge
A fast-paced, high-energy frontier experience where students race to claim land, face unpredictable challenges, and fight to prove they have what it takes to survive under the Homestead Act.
Students work in teams to draw land claims, solve real homesteading problems, and compete through a series of exciting, hands-on challenges that test their decision-making, teamwork, strategy, and resilience.
Will they choose wisely… or lose everything?
What Each Packet May Include
Each teacher packet may include:
- Program description
- Suggested grade levels
- Educational objectives
- Curriculum connections
- Hands-on activity ideas
- Historical themes covered
- Grant-friendly language
- Suggested group size
- Program length options
- Booking and pricing information
- Contact information
Curriculum Connections
Programs may support learning in:
- Nebraska history
- American history
- Westward expansion
- The Homestead Act
- Civil War history
- Women’s history
- Weather and survival
- Material culture
- Historic clothing and textiles
- Primary-source thinking
- Critical thinking and discussion
- Hands-on learning
- Social studies enrichment
Grant & Funding Support
Many schools, homeschool groups, museums, and educational organizations seek outside funding for enrichment programs.
Indian Creek Historical Fashions provides educational, curriculum-supporting programs that may be appropriate for grant applications, humanities programming, homeschool enrichment funds, museum education budgets, library programming funds, and community education support.
Groups are encouraged to review available funding opportunities and use the downloadable packets when applying for support.
Need Help Choosing a Program?
Programs can be customized for:
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Homeschool co-ops
- Libraries
- Museums
- Historical societies
- Historic sites
- Community education programs
- Special events
- One-day school history series
- Multi-program educational days
Whether your students are studying pioneers, the Civil War, women’s history, Nebraska history, Victorian culture, or daily life on the Great Plains, Indian Creek Historical Fashions can help create an unforgettable educational experience.
Request More Information
To ask about available dates, pricing, program options, or custom educational programming, please contact:
Indian Creek Historical Fashions
Where History Comes to Life
Website: www.indiancreekhistoricalfashions.com
Email: victoriangal1971@gmail.com
Phone: 402-223-3309