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CULBERTSON MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE

SCOUTING GUIDE

Scouting Guide

Earn Badges and Explore the Legacy of Philanthropist William Culbertson

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site offers Girl Scouts the chance to earn badges and explore the rich history of Indiana through philanthropist William Culbertson’s life, historic home and philanthropic legacy. Whether your troop is earning badges in art, history, or conservation, our programs and experiences are designed to be both fun and educational.

Call 812.944.9600 to reserve your visit.

Planning a Scout Trip  

Pricing and Reservations
For tour reservations and pricing details, please call 812.944.9600. Please note that some programs may have group pricing or require advanced booking.

Meeting Badge Requirements
During a visit to the Culbertson Mansion Historic Site, Girl Scouts will be able to accomplish the following badge requirements. Download the full guide here for more details.

 

DAISY

GOOD NEIGHBOR

Step 3 – See what makes your state special: There are 50 states in the United States. They’re all neighbors to one another, and each one is special in its own way. When you put them together, they make a big community – and your part of it. See what makes your state unique in this step. (Tour)

JUNIOR

PLAYING THE PAST

Step 5 – Become your character: Now, act as your character. Wear your costume and plan to share one thing about your life. You could teach some friends a game you learned, share the food you made with your family, or tell anything else you can dream up to others. (Tour)

AS you EXPLORE

  • As You Arrive

    • What do you notice about the buildings and land around you?
      What do you notice about the buildings and land around you?
    • Who would have lived here 100 years ago?
      Who would have lived here 100 years ago?

  • During Your Visit

    • What do you see? Have you seen something like this before? How is it the same or different?
      What do you see? Have you seen something like this before? How is it the same or different?
    • If you were a kid back then, what would you do?
      If you were a kid back then, what would you do?
    • What is the coolest thing you see?
      What is the coolest thing you see?
    • If you were an inventor, what would you create?
      If you were an inventor, what would you create?
    • Why do you think this site was preserved for people to visit?
      Why do you think this site was preserved for people to visit?

  • After Your Visit

    • What are the top three things you found interesting?
      What are the top three things you found interesting?
    • What surprised you?
      What surprised you?
    • Share what you discovered with your family or troop.
      Share what you discovered with your family or troop.

BOOK YOUR SCOUTING TRIP TODAY

We look forward to welcoming your scouts to the Culbertson Mansion Historic Site, where art, nature and history come alive. Call us at 812.944.9600 to book your trip or send us an email at the link below.