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Walking Tours

Walk through the Jackson's Mill campus as you learn about the history of the grounds and buildings dating back to the 1800s. A historic area walking tour and a main campus walking tour are both available. 

Two walking tours are offered, a Historic Area tour and a Main Campus tour. 

Walking Tour Options

Historic Area Tour

Youth will learn about the buildings at Jackson's Mill & how they relate to the early history of West Virginia, including learning about the Jackson family and others who lived and worked in the buildings.
Time: 60+ minutes
Standards: SS.4.18; SS.6.20; SS.7.13, SS.7.14; SS.8.21; SS.8.22

Main Campus Tour

Walking the grounds of our campus, youth will learn about the history of Jackson’s Mill, the nation’s first state 4-H camp & how our camp developed from its beginning in 1921.
Time: 60+ minutes
Standards: SS.4.18; SS.6.20; SS.7.13, SS.7.14