Lightner Museum Offers Educational Group Tours Focusing on Henry Flagler's Impact on Florida
The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, Florida, is offering guided school tours that delve into the historical contributions of Henry Flagler. These tours, designed for groups of 10 or more participants, explore Flagler's role in developing tourism and transportation in Northeast Florida during the Gilded Age. The museum, housed in Flagler's former Hotel Alcazar, uses its historic setting to illustrate how his initiatives transformed the region. The 'Travel, Tourism, and Technology: Henry Flagler’s St. Augustine' tour aligns with Florida's 4th Grade Social Studies Standards, covering topics such as the effects of technological advances on Florida, the contributions of significant individuals, and how tourism impacts the state's economy and growth. School groups are offered reduced rates, with free admission for teachers accompanying students. Reservations for school tours require a minimum of two months' advance notice.
