Potawatomi Lifeways
Illinois Learning Standards
Available year-round.
Students will examine Potawatomi daily life in the early 19th century by using primary sources, objects and inquiry skills. Learn about the impact of the fur trade and today’s Native cultures.
Field Trip
Grades 3–5
Runs 1 hour.
Location: Dunn Museum, Libertyville
Program Pricing |
Resident |
Nonresident |
Per Student |
$2 |
$4 |
15 students, 30 students maximum per group.
For schools eligible for the Gateways Grant program, the program fee is waived and a transportation stipend is issued after the program date.
In-School Program
Runs 45 minutes.
Program Pricing |
Resident |
Nonresident |
Per Group |
$60 |
$80 |
Additional Group* |
$40 |
$55 |
Gateways Grants Eligible Schools |
Resident |
Nonresident |
Per Group |
$50 |
N/A |
Additional Group* |
$20 |
N/A |
*Groups must attend the same program on the same date.
Virtual Program
Ages 4–Grade 5
Runs 30-45 minutes.
Program Pricing |
Resident |
Nonresident |
Per Classroom |
$30 |
$60 |
Additional Classroom* |
$20 |
$30 |
Gateways Grant-Eligible Schools |
Resident |
Nonresident |
Per Classroom |
$20 |
N/A |
Additional Classroom* |
$10 |
N/A |
*Classrooms must attend the same program on the same date.