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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Step inside 18th century Virginia at Gadsby Tavern Museum. Named after Englishman John Gadsby, the Gadsby Tavern was a place for politics, social life, and business in early Alexandria, Virginia. George Washington attended the annual Birthright Ball twice at the tavern, and other important figures in history such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson have also visited. On a tour of the museum, groups will enjoy exploring daily life, travel, business, and entertainment that existed in Alexandria during the 18th century. Educational programs allow groups to examine primary source documents, dress up in 18th century attire, and learn about the slaves that were employed at the tavern.
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Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Step inside 18th century Virginia at Gadsby Tavern Museum. Named after Englishman John Gadsby, the Gadsby Tavern was a place for politics, social life, and business in early Alexandria, Virginia. George Washington attended the annual Birthright Ball twice at the tavern, and other important figures in history such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson have also visited. On a tour of the museum, groups will enjoy exploring daily life, travel, business, and entertainment that existed in Alexandria during the 18th century. Educational programs allow groups to examine primary source documents, dress up in 18th century attire, and learn about the slaves that were employed at the tavern.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Step inside 18th century Virginia at Gadsby Tavern Museum. Named after Englishman John Gadsby, the Gadsby Tavern was a place for politics, social life, and business in early Alexandria, Virginia. George Washington attended the annual Birthright Ball twice at the tavern, and other important figures in history such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson have also visited. On a tour of the museum, groups will enjoy exploring daily life, travel, business, and entertainment that existed in Alexandria during the 18th century. Educational programs allow groups to examine primary source documents, dress up in 18th century attire, and learn about the slaves that were employed at the tavern.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Step inside 18th century Virginia at Gadsby Tavern Museum. Named after Englishman John Gadsby, the Gadsby Tavern was a place for politics, social life, and business in early Alexandria, Virginia. George Washington attended the annual Birthright Ball twice at the tavern, and other important figures in history such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson have also visited. On a tour of the museum, groups will enjoy exploring daily life, travel, business, and entertainment that existed in Alexandria during the 18th century. Educational programs allow groups to examine primary source documents, dress up in 18th century attire, and learn about the slaves that were employed at the tavern.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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