Winter 2025 Field Trips:
The Legacy Museum – February 19th (revised date)
Travel through 400 years of American history - from enslavement to racial terrorism, to codified segregation, to mass incarceration. Theocratically acclaimed Legacy Museum features first-person historical accounts, interactive content, cutting-edge technology, and a world- class art gallery. $10, bring extra money for lunch. $10 per person.
Spring 2025 Field Trips
Azalea Storytelling Festival – March 7th
The 28th Azalea Storytelling Festival will take place at LaGrange College's Callaway Auditorium. This beloved, family-friendly event promotes the art of storytelling by bringing nationally recognized artists together for a weekend full of storytelling concerts. The Azalea Storytelling Festival has been recognized as one of the oldest such festivals in the state of Georgia. Additionally, it has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the 12 South eastern states. The National Storytelling Association bestowed on the Azalea Storytelling Festival the Association's Leadership Award. Furthermore, the Azalea Storytelling Festival was nominated by the Georgia Department of Economic Development to the American Bus Association as one of the 2012 Top 100 Events in North America. In 2013, the founders of the Azalea Storytelling Festival received the LaGrange Troup County Bureau of Tourism Visionary Award. The cost of the trip includes transportation and admission. Please bring extra money for dinner. $30, plus money for dinner.
Ponce City Market Food, Art, and History Experience – March 26th
Come experience Atlanta's most buzzed about food hall, Ponce City Market. Set inside a historic Sears & Roebuck store, PCM has some of Atlanta's best restaurants, including one of America's favorite burgers. The tour will take you to some of our favorite spots where you'll taste and sip from award-winning chefs while learning about the storied past of this iconic landmark. Head up to the 3rd floor where we'll hop on the BeltLine to discover street art and share the history of baseball in Atlanta. Experience some of the best restaurants around to give you an insider's taste of Atlanta's food scene. $100 per person.
Biblical History Center Tour and Biblical Meal – April 17th
The highlight of any visit to the Biblical History Center is a walk through the archaeological replica garden where full-scale reconstructions of structures relevant to daily life in Biblical times bring history to life. Four areas of ancient life are represented in the Archaeological Replica Garden: Life of the Shepherd, Life of the Farmer, Life of the Village, and Roman Theater and Market Street. The tour will leave you with a new understanding of life in Old and New Testament times. The Biblical Meal is a four-course meal consisting of 15 different food items, including soup, salad, fruit, main course, dessert and all beverages (grape juice or water). Your guide will explain ancient meal practices including Passover and the Last Supper, and the setting of the table for reconciliation. All of this will be done in our 1st century-style dining rooms, at our triclinium-esque tables. Includes the tour, meal, and transportation. $70 per person.
Horseback Riding and Lunch at Historic Banning Mills – April 21st
Historic Banning Mills is a public 501(c)(3) conservation and retreat center with a mission to preserve the unique and pristine ecosystems of the Snake Creek Gorge and Chattahoochee watershed areas, as well as the extensive history of the Banning Mills township and gorge areas. Enjoy Banning Mills by horseback riding on beautiful historic trails with peaceful surroundings! Ride on the old water raceway systems alongside the Snake Creek and view the ruins of the paper mill. A beautiful ride and unique horseback riding adventure! Participants should not wear flip-flops, sandals or shoes without backs. A one-inch heel is suggested. Pants are suggested for a more comfortable ride. Includes horseback riding and a hot lunch. $100 per person.
Lake Martin Sunset Tour – May 9th
Join us for a guided tour to see Lake Martin's spectacular sunsets on a relaxing pontoon boat. We will stop for dinner at Kowaliga Restaurant while on the tour. Cost of dinner is not included so please bring extra money. $35 per person.
Mystery Field Trip ? - May 22nd
Who is in for an adventure? Where will we go? Sign up for our annual mystery trip for a surprise! More details provided the week of the trip. You will not find out the exact location until you get on the bus that day. Please bring extra money for a meal. $10 per person.
Summer 2025 Field Trips
Young's Plant Farm - June 4th
Come join us in touring one of the premier trial gardens in the South. A family business established in Auburn, Alabama in 1961. Young's Plant Farm is focused on sustainability, reducing the company's carbon footprint, and growing plants of the highest quality. The Trial Garden will feature up to 432 individual varieties, combination landscape beds, 56 hanging baskets, and 180 combination planters. Please remember to bring money for lunch. FREE
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum - June 18th
Home to the world's best motorcycle collection, the museum now has more than 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars and the largest collection of Lotus cars, as well as other significant makes. The collection is the largest of its kind in the world. Approximately 600 of the 1200 motorcycles in collection are on display at any given time. These bikes range from 1902 to current-year production. Common street bikes are represented, as well as rare Gran Prix race machinery. The museum is adjacent to Barber Motorsports Park, a world-class 2.3 mile road course and home to the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama. $40 per person.
The Wizard of Oz at Alabama Shakespeare Festival - July 10th
We're off to see the Wizard, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road and enjoy this timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, is a thrill for audiences of all ages. Please bring extra money for dinner. $80 per person.
Atlanta Braves Game - July 23rd
Enjoy a summer day trip and join us for a wonderful summer day of baseball at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA, as the Atlanta Braves face the San Francisco Giants. The game is July 23rd at 12:15 pm, so bring sunscreen. Also, please remember to bring extra money for food and souvenirs. $45 per person.
The Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour - August 7th
The Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour is a guided tour that talks about the history, culture, and values of S. Truett Cathy located at the corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. We will hear directly from three generations of the Cathy Family in an introductory film and visit the History Museum, Truett's office, and Truett's classic car collection. Please bring money for food. $15 per person.
The Columbus Museum - August 22nd
Celebrate creativity and culture through the experience of American art, regional history, tranquil gardens, and more. Founded in 1953, The Columbus Museum is one of the largest museums in the Southeast and is unique for its dual concentration on American art and regional history, displayed in its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and educational programs. This tour will be on a different level than the one we had in January. Please bring extra money for lunch. $10 per person.
Refund Policy: All refunds will be reviewed and approved by the Community Programs Coordinator. In order to receive a refund your spot must be filled by someone on the waitlist.
