School Programs
The student programs stand out from other local sites in the variety of the experiences they offer within a single program. For example, the Civil War program incorporated a walking tour, classroom experience, the opportunity to handle artifacts (so much more meaningful to kids than simply looking at them), skits for the students to perform and extensive, varied pre- and post-visit classroom activities.
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Hosting and visiting school classes and other learners is at the heart of Tudor Place's educational mission. Programs are available year-round, Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 am and 12:30 - 2 pm, with the exception of Story Time in the Garden, offered September-November and March-June.
Free transportation provided for DCPS Title I schools.
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Program Fees
$3 per studentPrograms can accommodate up to 30 students (minimum 5), which includes free entry for
2 teachers/chaperones.
Additional adults: $3 each.
Scroll down for program descriptions & teacher-resource packets.
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Story Time in the Garden
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 2
Program length 1 ½ hours
Students in grades Pre-K through 2nd grade are invited to explore Tudor Place's magnificent 5 ½ acre garden. This is an exploratory program that promotes sensory learning and development. Students will observe and identify a variety of plants, flowers, and wildlife. An interactive read aloud and watercolor painting lesson follows the exploration.
Download Teacher Resource Packet for this program
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Code Green: Garden Detectives
Grades 3 - 5
program length: 1 ½ - 2 hours
Students become garden detectives as they explore 5 ½ acres of historic gardens in search of plants, animals and other wildlife. During their detective hunt students learn the principles of photosynthesis and plant development through scientific investigation and experiments. After the tour, students create their own watercolor paintings and 3D glasses to explore and learn about the concept of light.
Teacher Resource Packet for Garden Detectives
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Architecture Everywhere (NEW in 2011!)
Grades 5 - 8
Students become architects at Tudor Place! In an interactive tour of Tudor Place and walking tour of historic Georgetown, students explore architectural styles from around the world and mathematical design concepts. After the tour, students put their creativity to work by designing their own building and landscape.
Teacher Resource Packet for Architecture Everywhere
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Shaping a Nation (NEW in 2011!)
Grades 4 - 8
During an interactive tour of the historic mansion, students explore the Revolutionary War, the first presidency, and the shaping of the federal city. Following the tour, students create their own museum exhibitions, using reproductions of primary sources from the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Teacher Resource Packet for Shaping a Nation
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Georgetown History Adventures
Grades 3 – 8
Program length: 2 hours at Tudor Place, 2 hours at Dumbarton House, 1-hour lunch break
In the heart of Georgetown, lie two primer historic house museums where the pages of American history unfold. In this full day program students become history detectives while visiting both Dumbarton House and Tudor Place. Students spend half the day at Dumbarton House, where they learn about life in our nation’s capital 200 years ago! After an interactive tour of the historic house, students enjoy “taking” tea and participating in hands-on Federal period activities. Students spend the second half of the day at Tudor Place, where they learn how daily life changed in Washington D.C. from 1800 to modern day by examining artifacts and documents. After the tour, students work in groups to create their own museum exhibit using reproduction artifacts and primary sources. Be a witness to the historic events of Georgetown, the Federal City, and the nation with a visit to Dumbarton House and Tudor Place!
The program meets local and national standards of learning for social studies and language arts.
Fees: $6/student; 2 adult chaperones free; $3 for each additional adult
Schedule: Tuesdays – Thursdays; September – December and February - June
Teacher Resource Packet for Georgetown History Adventures:
Grades 3 - 5
Grades 6 - 8
(These packets are also used for the Historical Detectives program)
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Art Through Time |
Grades 3 - 8
Program length: 2 hours
Students become art detectives as they examine unique works of art during an interactive tour of the historic mansion. The tour provides students with a better understanding of the contributions of ancient Greek and Roman art to early America. After the tour, students participate in a hands-on workshop to create their own gold leaf frame to take home.
Teacher Resource Packets for Art Through Time:
Grades 3 - 5
Grades 6 - 8
Student Worksheets for Art Through Time:
Grades 3 - 5
Grades 6 - 8
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Historical Detectives |
Grades 3 - 8
Program length: 1 ½ - 2 hours
Students become History Detectives during an interactive tour of the historic mansion. Students gain a better understanding of how life changed in Washington D.C. from 1800 to modern day by examining artifacts and documents. After the tour, students create their own museum exhibit using reproduction artifacts and primary sources.
Teacher Resource Packets for Historical Detectives:
Grades 3 - 5
Grades 6 - 8
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Explore the Civil War |
Grades 4 –12
Program length: 1 ½ - 2 hours
While touring the National Historic Landmark and the historic Georgetown neighborhood, students travel back 150 years to the Civil War to learn about life in the nation’s capital during this critical test of American democracy. After the tour, students participate in a role-playing workshop in which they take on the persona of enslaved individuals to decide whether to stay in bondage or escape to freedom.
Teacher Resource Packet for Civil War:
Grades 5 - 12
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