Allensworth School Trips: State Park Offers Guided, Hands-On and Virtual History Tours

ALLENSWORTH, TULARE COUNTY — November 8, 2026. California State Parks lists several educational tour options at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, including on-site visits and virtual programs.

History lessons on site

Teachers planning a field trip in Tulare County can use California State Parks’ dedicated educational programs at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. The department describes both guided and self-guided visits to the restored town founded in 1908. The grounds include early homes, a schoolhouse, church, hotel, general store and library.

Tour choices vary by time and format

California State Parks describes a standard guided walking program that typically lasts about 90 minutes to two hours. A separate hands-on historical activities program is approximately three hours and offers activities associated with daily life in 1916. Teachers should request the current available format when booking, because staffing and group arrangements can change.

Remote learning options

The parks department also lists three virtual school tours through its PORTS program, as well as self-guided interpretive materials and a mobile audio tour. These options can help classrooms far from the Central Valley study Allensworth’s history without presenting a virtual visit as equivalent to walking through historic buildings.

Bookings and preparation

Groups should use the booking links on the official State Parks School Tours page or contact allensworth@parks.ca.gov and (661) 849-3433. Confirm date, group size, accessibility needs, fees if applicable, lunch arrangements and whether an in-person tour is staffed before arranging transportation.

Primary source

California State Parks — School Tours. Information current to the cited document or directory; verify changes with the responsible agency.

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