The guide we had for a 1st grade field trip was pretty rude to a child with attention issues. She would be the only one to raise her hand and the lady just ignored her because she didnt like that she wasn't sitting perfectly still. The child stopped raising her hand and when asked why she looked sad said "well she isn't going to pick me anyways so what's the point." Then later on when waiting to look in these picture goggle things the same child was told by this women that she was lieing about not having a turn yet and that she was only to have 1 turn. The child had not actually had a turn yet and walked away crying. When I told the guide that she actually had not had a turn she was snooty about it and said she thought the child was just trying to get away with looking twice. This women made this experience horrible for this child who was just excited to be there and see everything. It was horrid. I would highly suggest if she isn't interested in teaching children of that age group that she isn't a guide for the age group then.
The place itself was very cool to see and when we were not by that guide it was a fun experience...
Read moreAn unexpected gem! A friend and I decided to take a day trip from the Twin Cities to see the Sinclair Lewis house in Sauk Centre and then the Lindberg house, and we really enjoyed the visit! The grounds are beautiful and situated right next to the Mississippi River and across the street from Lindberg state park. Museum staff were knowledgeable and friendly, and the guided tour was well-orchestrated and included, quotes, pictures, and sample cookies from Charles' mom's recipe, with a recipe card to take home! The museum itself was very well designed, highly interactive and informative. We enjoyed watching the video reels from his flight in the small theater on site. We stopped by the Lindy Scoop, a local ice cream shop at the recommendation of a museum staff person, which was also great! Over all, a really great day and well worth a trip from the Cities to learn about...
Read moreThe home he lived in is so very well preserved, having furniture and tooling and the water heater that he installed when he was 15 and other lots and lots of things. It was truly amazing! They even have the fancy car they drove! Black and shiny and narrow tires. It's up on blocks to keep them from getting misshapen. And then there's the museum which has artifacts from the time and day around 1927 when Lindbergh where's the first to cross the Atlantic. Both venues are air conditioner and the house has a lift for people who can't do the stairs. They also have an electric cart to transport people around that property. It is open Thursday Friday Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. it was open for holidays. It is open from May 26th to September 3rd in 2018. It has really...
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