Statue of Liberty Adventure Pack - Beacon of Freedom

Beacon of Freedom

Statue of Liberty Social Studies Adventure Pack

A disturbance is rising from New York Harbor.

Sensors inside the Liberty Signal Vault are detecting unstable systems connected to freedom, immigration, and national identity. Ari Raider has traced the disruption to the Statue of Liberty, where the Professor has interfered with how this iconic monument’s story is told and hidden a specimen inside a sealed Mystery Mine.

In Beacon of Freedom, students explore the Statue of Liberty’s role as a symbol of hope and arrival. From its strategic location in New York Harbor and its construction as a gift from France to its connection with Ellis Island and immigration history, explorers must use real historical knowledge to restore balance and unlock the Mystery Mine.

This adventure transforms civic history into a story-driven mission focused on national symbols, immigration, and democratic values.

About This Adventure Pack

Beacon of Freedom is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online social studies adventure.

Students can complete the Beacon of Freedom adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full story and learning without requiring a physical kit.

👉 Explore the free Beacon of Freedom adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/beacon-of-freedom-statue-of-liberty-adventure

For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds a real mystery dig and collectible cards that bring civic learning into the physical world.

The learning experience is the same whether students use the physical pack or not. The pack simply adds a tactile, collectible layer to the adventure.

What This Adventure Covers

Each Beacon of Freedom Adventure Pack explores key topics related to the Statue of Liberty and U.S. history:

• Location and purpose of the Statue of Liberty
• Origins and construction
• Gift from France
• Dedication and opening
• Immigration and arrival
• Design and structure
• Ellis Island connection
• National monument status
• Public access and education

Each topic appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing learning through exploration rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• 9 Social Studies Adventure Trading Cards
Story-driven cards featuring Statue of Liberty history and civic concepts.

• 1 Real Mystery Dig
A hands-on dig with a real specimen to uncover, clean, and identify.

• Dig Stick Tool
Used to carefully excavate the mystery dig.

• Cleaning Wipe
A wipe to clean and reveal the specimen after excavation.

• Excavating Adventures Sticker
A collectible sticker to mark the completed adventure.

Why Kids Love It

Exploring New York Harbor, uncovering stories of arrival and hope, and discovering a real specimen makes learning feel like a meaningful historical mission.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Beacon of Freedom supports social studies learning through curiosity driven exploration, clear concepts, and flexible classroom or at-home use. The adventure works with or without the physical kit and fits naturally into units on immigration, national symbols, and civic identity.

Free Adventure Option

Beacon of Freedom is also available online for free, including free printable trading cards that align directly with this adventure. No purchase is required to participate.

This reflects our mission at Excavating Adventures: to make engaging, story-driven educational adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free Beacon of Freedom adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/beacon-of-freedom-statue-of-liberty-adventure