Social Studies Field Trips
Carlyle House
Image courtesy of Carlyle
House
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Image courtesy of Carlyle
House
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Carlyle House | |||
| STREET: 121 N. Fairfax St. | |||
| CITY: Alexandria | STATE: VA | ZIP: 22314 | COUNTY: Alexandria |
| PHONE: 703-549-2997 | FEES: Adult, $3.00. Students (11-17), $1.00. Children under 11 free. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: T - Sat, 10 am - 4:30 pm. Sunday, 12 - 4:30 pm. Closed Monday. Tours on hour and half hour. | |||
| GRADES: 5 | UNITS: 13 Colonies |
| CONTACT: Heidi Miller | PHONE: 703-549-2997 |
| TYPE: Historic house | FEES: $1.00 per student, adults free. |
| DAYS: T W Th F | HOURS: 10 am - 5 pm |
| LUNCH: Eat in rear garden (no benches) or on benches across the street in Market Square. | |
| GROUP SIZE: 35/tour max. | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes, to 2 floors | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 1 hour per program | |
DESCRIPTION: This restored 1753 mansion, home of John Carlyle, was the site of the meeting of General Braddock and 5 colonial governors to plan strategy for meeting the costs of the French and Indian War. Artifacts and furnishings of the era are displayed to show social, economic and political life of Colonial Alexandria. There are two educational programs to choose from: "Discovery Through Trash" has students analyze items from the site. The program "Don't Get Weary" explores the lives of African Americans who lived at the Carlyle House during the 18th century. Each tour is one hour. Can combine tour with Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Lyceum and Alexandria Archeology. If you wish to combine and visit multiple sites, Ruth Reeder at Alexandria Archeology (703-838-4399) will coordinate your visit.
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Last updated on Oct. 2, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us