Statue of Liberty History & Architecture Study Kit | Grades 8–12

Explore one of America's most recognizable landmarks through history, architecture, engineering, and the story behind its creation with this thoughtfully assembled study kit for older students.

This kit combines a detailed LEGO® Architecture build with two carefully selected books, giving students the opportunity to read, research, build, and explore the Statue of Liberty from multiple perspectives.

📚 What's Included

🗽 LEGO® Architecture Statue of Liberty Set

A detailed 1,685-piece architectural building set designed for older builders. Students can construct their own model of the Statue of Liberty while examining the structure, proportions, architectural details, and design of the monument.

📖 Friendship & Freedom: The Story of the Statue of Liberty by Janice Wilhelm

Explore the history of the Statue of Liberty, from the original idea and its creation in France to its journey to the United States and its place in American history.

📖 The Statue of Liberty: A Transatlantic Story by Edward Berenson

A more in-depth exploration of the Statue's origins, construction, symbolism, and evolving significance in both France and the United States.

🔎 What Students Can Explore

This kit provides opportunities to study:

The history and creation of the Statue of Liberty

French-American relations

Architecture and structural design

Engineering and construction

The use of copper and the Statue's distinctive green patina

The symbolism found throughout the monument

The Statue's connection to immigration and American history

The development of the Statue's meaning over time

How architectural landmarks can reflect cultural and historical ideas

The LEGO build provides a hands-on component while the accompanying books provide opportunities for historical reading, research, discussion, and deeper study.

🎓 Recommended For

Grades 8–12

Ideal for homeschool students studying American history, architecture, engineering, immigration, landmarks, or independent research.

This kit can be used as a stand-alone unit study or as a hands-on supplement to a middle or high school history course.

Please note: The LEGO® set is a building component of this educational kit. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this product.