Social Studies Field Trips

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
STREET: 1776 D St., NW
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20006	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-879-3241		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2:30 pm. Sunday, 1 - 5 pm. Period rooms, docent led. Gallery, self guided.
METRO: Orange-Blue line to Farragut West or Red Line to Farragut North stations.

GRADES: 4 5	UNITS: MD History, 13 Colonies
CONTACT: Anita VanHarten	PHONE: 202-879-3240
TYPE: Museum	FEES: NONE
DAYS: M T W Th F	HOURS: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm (must have reservations)
LUNCH: No
GROUP SIZE: 40, 1 adult per ;7 students
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes
LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 1/2 hours

DESCRIPTION: Interactive discussion of everyday life in Colonial America. Topics include how to light and heat early American homes, and colonial furnishings. A 45 min. tour of the building includes period rooms of colonial homes. Gift shop available.

RESOURCES

• Pre and post visit packet

  Field Trip Planning Tools

  • MCPS Field Trip Checklist
  • Items to Bring on the Trip
  • Field Trip Tips
  • Tips for Primary Grades

  Internet Sites

  • National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution