The Persen House receives hundreds of students each year on field trips and organized tours.  It is our goal to provide them with a fun, positive learning experience that helps to engage them in their local history.

“Thank you for letting us see the Persen House.  I had so much fun.” Hellen, 4th grade student, Kingston School District, 2010

“The Persen House is a very interesting place. Especially those cannon balls.  I hope we go again.” Ellie, 4th grade student, Kingston School District, 2010

“Thank you again for a very nice program.  The students really enjoyed the Persen House. Artifacts are important!” Donna Nageli, 4th grade teacher, Kingston School District, 2010

“They have a whole bunch of interesting things in the Persen House.” Bryan, 4th grade student, Kingston School District, 2011

“I liked all of the stone walls they were so pretty.  Everything was so fascinating and interesting. I loved the tour. Thank you!” Sophia, 4th grade student, Onteora School District, 2014

“Thank you for making this the best field trip!” Kasie, 4th grade student, Onteora School District, 2014

“Thank you so much for being my guide at the Persen House! It was so cool! I really enjoyed seeing all of the pretty wallpapers and more! Thanks a lot!” Achaia, 4th grade student, Onteora School District, 2014

“It was cool standing in a place where history was made.” Lila, 4th grade student, Onteora School District, 2014

“I can’t believe the roof on one of the rooms stayed on 200 years and it was only meant to stay up a year or two.” Lauren, 4th grade student, Kingston School District, 2015