Social Studies Field Trips

Old Stone House

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Old Stone House
STREET: 3051 M St., NW
CITY: Washington	STATE: DC	ZIP: 20007	COUNTY: D.C.
PHONE: 202-426-6851		FEES: None
HOURS AND DAYS: Daiily, 9 am - 5 pm.
METRO: Orange-Blue line to Foggy Bottom station. 20 min. walk to house.

GRADES: 4 5	UNITS: 13 Colonies, Metro Area
CONTACT: Gerrard Jolly	PHONE: 202-426-6851 or 0125 (fax: 202-426-0125)
TYPE: Historic house	FEES: None
DAYS: W Th F	HOURS: 9 am - 4 pm
LUNCH: Picnic in garden
GROUP SIZE: 50 (subdivided)
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes. Ramps to first floor only.
LENGTH OF TOUR: Varies with age level. Up to 1 hour.

DESCRIPTION: A small three story stone house built in 1765 and operated by the National Park Service. There's a beautiful perennial garden. Offers a view of middle class life. Six rooms furnished in colonial style. House has pre-Revolutionary architectural merit. Owner had his carpenters sop on first floor. The residence is on the second floor. Parking in Georgetown is limited. Might combine with C. & O. Canal in Georgetown. There is parking for two school buses at the C&O Canal location. Make reservations at least two weeks in advance

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