Ship Island Excursions - Education Programs

discover historical and natural resources of Ship Island. Students of all ages can learn about the following subjects:

History of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts
Spanish & French Colonization of Coastal Mississippi
The 1815 Battle of New Orleans
Civil War Battles of New Orleans and Mobile
Confederate P.O.W.'s
African American Troops
History of the Mississippi Sound
And Much More....

Education Programs

Marine Biology Program

Basic introduction of marine organisms around Ship Island.
Students will experience the collection of marine specimens and discuss marine biology as it relates to the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi Sound

Click Here for Course Outline (Requires Adobe Reader®, Click Here to download a FREE copy)

For Marine Education Program by USM, Click Here.

Required Forms for Group Visits

Please Download Park Service Guidelines and Registration Form - Both documents are required if you plan to visit Ship Island with your group. The Group Agreement can be filled out and sent on-line, the Group Guidelines & Safety Agreement must be printed and mailed or faxed. **

Printable Forms
To Make Reservations, Please Print the Group Reservation Form
and Fax to (228) 864-3797

2008 Group Reservation Form NEW!

NPS Group Guidelines & Safety Agreement (if prompted for a password - press cancel to view the document)

**Please confirm availability and reservation with excursion boats before
registering with Park Service

For more information or to reserve a date for your class
call (228) 864-1014 or 1-866-466-7386

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Learn more about Ship Island
through these links @ the National Park Service Website

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