Educational Trips in Kokomo
Hey, Kokomo! School is officially back in session, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places around Kokomo to take your family for a fun and educational day. Check it out!
The Bee Hive
Did you know? The honey bee contributes to 40% of the United States food supply! When honey bees began building their hives in the wall of the recreation building in Mehlig Park, Jeff Cardwell knew something had to be done. Instead of having them exterminated, The Parks and Recreation Department Supervisor decided to create a display to preserve the hive. The public is now able to visit and look through the plexiglass to see the working hive! When the sign says “open”, look behind the white doors and check out those busy bees!
Photo from Kokomo Parks & Recreation Department Facebook Page
Kirkendall Nature Center
Nestled away at Jackson Morrow Park, the Kirkendall Nature Center has a large diorama of preserved animals that are native to Indiana. There are display cases and aquariums that house several species that are also native to Indiana. Outside of the building, you can enjoy a walk through nature and maybe you’ll spot some critters there too!
The Seiberling Mansion
The Seiberling Mansion is a result of the gas boom around Kokomo in the 1890s. The house includes 8 rooms on the first floor, seven on the second floor and a grand ballroom on the third floor. Visit and take a tour of the Seiberling Mansion to see the beauty for yourself!
Elwood Haynes
Elwood Haynes was born of English ancestry in Portland, Indiana on October 14, 1857, And he was known as the "Father of the Natural Gas Industry" in Indiana. In 1891 conceived the idea of a "Horseless Carriage”, he moved to Kokomo, completed the plans, and hired Elmer and Edgar Apperson to build the first automobile in 1893. Today, in his old home, is a free museum telling about Hayne’s life and inventions. The hours are 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sundays.
We hope you stay entertained and head over to some of these locations! Did your favorite place make it on the list? Let us know in the comments!
