Social Studies Field Trips

Claude Moore Colonial Farm

Image courtesy of Claude Moore Colonial Farm

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC

NAME: Claude Moore Colonial Farm
STREET: 6310 Georgetown Pike
CITY: McLean	STATE: VA	ZIP: 22101	COUNTY: Fairfax
PHONE: 703-442-7557		FEES: Adults, $2. Children (3-12) and seniors, $1.
HOURS AND DAYS: Wed - Sunday, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

GRADES: K 1 2 4 5	UNITS: Families, Food, Shelter, P&C, G&S, Rural, MD History, 13 Colonies,
CONTACT: Ben Murray	PHONE: 703-442-7557
TYPE: Farm	FEES: Colonial Experience: $3.50 per student (and adults who participate in crafting); $1.50 per other adults. Farm visit only: $1 per student, $2 per adult
DAYS: W Th F	HOURS: 10 am - 4:30 pm; Colonial Experience at 10:00 am and 12 noon
LUNCH: Picnic tables and a water fountain
GROUP SIZE: 50 per group
HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes - entrance available, call in advance
LENGTH OF TOUR: The Colonial Experience: 1 hour grounds and 1 hour for crafts. The Farm Experience: 1 hour crafts

DESCRIPTION: This is a visit to a low-income tenant farm family of the late colonial period. Observe typical 18th century agricultural and domestic skills depending on the season. Book as far in advance as possible, if possible, the season prior to your visit. There is a three-day weekend program for students called "18th Century Skills." Teachers who wish to have their classes participate in that must take the Environmental Living Skills course for teachers at $35. For information about the Environmental Living Skills course, call Anna or Corky at 703-847-0710

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  • Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run