Wed, Feb 19
|Fall River
Homeschool Day
Get your tickets for Homeschool Day at Battleship Cove. Enjoy exploring the ships and sign up for workshops to deeper your learning.
Time & Location
Feb 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fall River, 5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
About the event
Get your tickets for Homeschool Day at Battleship Cove.
Enjoy exploring the ships and sign up for workshops to deeper your learning.
Workshops for September Homeschool Day:
10:00 AM Sir Circuits: Find out what makes the world tick in this circuit building class. Students will learn about the basics of electricity and what it means to complete a circuit. Once they have mastered the basics, students will attempt to create their own basic electrical machine! Activity does not include a take home electrical machine. Age Recommendation 8+
SOLD OUT! 10:00 AM Paratroopers and the Art of Precision Landing: Learn about the paratroopers that served during WW2 and their rigorous training. Furthermore, take what you have learned and see if you have what it takes to help your paratrooper land in their designated drop zone.
Includes a take home item.
Age Recommendation 5+
11:15 AM Morse Code: Learn about the importance and usage of the Morse code system. From the Morse code alphabet, deciphering messages, and using your sense of hearing, students will immerse themselves in this one of a kind experience as it takes place in our of our original radio rooms. Age Recommendation 9+
SOLD OUT! 11:15 AM Art of Gyotaku: Take a journey back 100 years to Japan as we learn about the art of gyotaku, or fish printing. We will observe the artifacts in the U.S.S. Massachusetts that were brought back from Japan during the war as we discuss why the art form was created and how it’s still used today. After, you will be able to make your own fish print to take home!
Includes a take home item.
Age Recommendation 10+
11: 15 AM Electrician's Mate and Currents (electromagnet): Explore the powerful engineering of electromagnets in this fun and easy electricity project., and learn why electromagnets are important in our race to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and what was involved being an electrician's mate during WW2.
Includes a take home item.
Age Recommendation 8+
All workshops are $5-$7 additional per person participating per workshop. All spaces are limited. Get your tickets today here.
Looking to come for multiple homeschool days? Purchase a membership and save money on admission. Get your membership here.
Need assistance? Call 508-678-1100 x123.
FAQs
Where do I park?
Parking is available at the DCR parking lot at Fall River Heritage state park. Parking is free and if the lot is full the dirt lot in the fenced in area across from the paved parking lot.
Do I need to purchase tickets for my entire party?
Yes, everyone that is attending homeschool day are required to have an admission ticket. Adult discounted tickets are $15 and students are $10. When you sign up for homeschool day please select the corresponding number of tickets needed for the day. Any bookings that are made with only using one ticket for young child will be canceled.
Any additional tickets needed day of will be charged full price. If you need to add any tickets on prior to the day please email battleship@battleshipcove.org and we can help you out.
Are tickets available day off for purchase?
If you would like to buy tickets day of they are available at full price. Please ensure you are purchasing the tickets needed prior to the day at the discounted homeschool rate. Any additional assistance please email battleship@battleshipcove.org.
Do I need to pre-register for homeschool day?
Yes. All attendees for homeschool day are required to pre-register online. Even if you are planning not to attend any workshops you are required to pre-register to get the discounted admission.
When do ticket sales end?
Ticket sales are shut off the Monday night prior to the homeschool day or once the workshops fill up whichever comes first. If you are looking to purchase tickets for a day that says call to book please call us at 508-678-1100 x 123 or email battleship@battleshipcove.org for assistance. If we have space open we will be able to book you over the phone.
I do not want to sign up for any workshops do I still need to pre-register to get the discounted admission?
Yes. If you would like to pay the homeschool discounted rate you are required to pre-register prior to the day of visit. If you would like to come day off regular full admission is available.
I have an EBT card but also want to sign up for workshops. How can I sign up for homeschool day with the Museums for All discount?
The museums for all program is set up to help lower income families attend the museum. We extend this discount to homeschool day for qualifying groups. To use this discount you must email battleship@battleshipcove.org or call 508-678-1100 x123 to get register.
Please do not register only while using a young child admission ticket or your booking will be canceled.
What time is check in and where do I check in?
We open at 9:00 am and you can start checking in then. We ask that you arrive no later than 15 mins prior to your first workshop to ensure we can start the classes on time.
Check in will be right at the Gift Shop which is the main entrance to Battleship Cove.
How long am I allowed to stay for visitation?
During the winter time we are open 9:00-4:00 pm and during the regular season we are open 9:00-5:00 and you can stay the whole time we are open for visitation.
I have a membership and would like to sign up for homeschool day, how do I do this?
If you have a membership you can use your Fareharbor membership number to cover your qualifying member admissions. If you need assistance or need your membership number please email adors@battleshipcove.org or call 508-678-1100 x 123 for assistance.
If you would like to purchase a membership to save money on attending multiple homeschool days memberships can be purchase online. Then you will receive your membership number to sign up for homeschool days.
My questions is not listed here who do I contact to get my questions answered?
If you need additional assistance please call 508-678-1100 or email battleship@battleshipcove.org