Fall Homeschool Day

Family Rate (Less Than 10 Participants)

This rate is for homeschool families that have fewer than 10 participants. Student/teacher participants must purchase a combination ticket (Activity Fee: $4.28 + Train Ride: $4) to receive the discount for this event. After selecting your student/teacher quantities, you will be prompted to select your preferred train ride time. Only 2 adults per family will receive the teacher rate. Additional chaperones will be required to purchase individual general admission/train ride tickets through the main museum website or on the day of the event at the Barber Junction Visitor Center.

Students/Teachers

• • Student Activity Fee + Train Ride: $8.28*
  • Teacher Activity Fee + Train Ride: $8.28* (Limit 2 Per Family)

Additional Adult Chaperones

• • Admission + Train Ride: $20.70*
  • Admission Only: $10.70*

Additional Senior (65+)/Military Chaperones

• • Admission + Train Ride: $18.63*
  • Admission Only: $9.63*

*Tax Included

Group Rate (10+ Participants):

This rate is only applicable for groups with 10 or more participants paying in one transaction. Please see below for more information about booking a group for the event.

Students and Teachers

• • Student Activity Fee + Train Ride: $8.28*
  • Teacher Activity Fee + Train Ride: $8.28* (Limit 1 per 5 students)

Adult Chaperones

• • Admission + Train Ride: $18.63*
  • Admission Only: $9.63*

Senior (65+)/Military Chaperones

• • Admission + Train Ride: $16.56*
  • Admission Only: $8.56*

*Tax Included

Step One: Reservation Preparation

Please have the following information compiled before purchasing your tickets:

1. Group Name
2. Name of Chief Administrator (First and Last)
3. Location of School (County, State)
4. Total Participant Counts
   • Students
   • Teachers (Limit 2 per family)
5. Desired Train Ride Time (Included With Purchase)
   • 10am
   • 11am
   • 1pm
6. Total Student Breakdown By Grade/Age
   • Lower Elementary Students (K-2nd grade or 5-8 years of age)
   • Upper Elementary Students (3rd-5th grade or 8-11 years of age)
   • Middle/High School Students (6th-12th grade or 11-18 years of age)

Step Two: Purchase Student/Teacher Tickets

To purchase tickets for your students and teacher (limit 2 teachers per family), please click here

Step Three: Purchase Additional Chaperones Tickets

Only 2 adults per family will receive the teacher rate. Additional chaperones will be required to purchase individual general admission/train ride tickets through the main museum website or on the day of the event at the Barber Junction Visitor Center.

To pre-purchase individual tickets online, please click here and select October 15 from the calendar.

To book a group of 10 or more participants, please contact Meghan DeLapp at meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or June Hall at june.hall@dncr.nc.gov or 980-305-6274.

You will need the following information to complete your group registration:

1. Group Name
2. Name/Email/Phone Number For Group Coordinator
3. Location of School (County, State)
4. Total Participant Counts
   • Students
   • Teachers (Limit 1 per 5 students)
   • Adult Chaperones
   • Senior (65+)/Military Adult Chaperones
5. Desired Train Ride Time
   • 10am
   • 11am
   • 1pm
6. Total Student Breakdown By Grade/Age
   • Lower Elementary Students (K-2nd grade or 5-8 years of age)
   • Upper Elementary Students (3rd-5th grade or 8-11 years of age)
   • Middle/High School Students (6th-12th grade or 11-18 years of age)