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John Dickinson Plantation

Discover the plantation and home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers, and drafter of the United States Constitution. Tours make use of costumed interpreters to depict characters from Dickinson’s life, offering a representation of the lifestyles of the Dickinson family and those of tenants, slaves, free blacks, and others during the 18th century. A special exhibit focuses on simple machines as they were used at the plantation, long before newer inventions came about. Theme tours focus on uses of the plantation by different people, social differences in ownership of items, and changes to architecture and decorative arts over time.

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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4:30PM. Apr.-Sept.: Sun. 1:30-4:30PM.

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FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

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ABOUT

John Dickinson Plantation

Discover the plantation and home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers, and drafter of the United States Constitution. Tours make use of costumed interpreters to depict characters from Dickinson’s life, offering a representation of the lifestyles of the Dickinson family and those of tenants, slaves, free blacks, and others during the 18th century. A special exhibit focuses on simple machines as they were used at the plantation, long before newer inventions came about. Theme tours focus on uses of the plantation by different people, social differences in ownership of items, and changes to architecture and decorative arts over time.

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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4:30PM. Apr.-Sept.: Sun. 1:30-4:30PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

John Dickinson Plantation

Discover the plantation and home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers, and drafter of the United States Constitution. Tours make use of costumed interpreters to depict characters from Dickinson’s life, offering a representation of the lifestyles of the Dickinson family and those of tenants, slaves, free blacks, and others during the 18th century. A special exhibit focuses on simple machines as they were used at the plantation, long before newer inventions came about. Theme tours focus on uses of the plantation by different people, social differences in ownership of items, and changes to architecture and decorative arts over time.

contact info

Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4:30PM. Apr.-Sept.: Sun. 1:30-4:30PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

John Dickinson Plantation

Discover the plantation and home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers, and drafter of the United States Constitution. Tours make use of costumed interpreters to depict characters from Dickinson’s life, offering a representation of the lifestyles of the Dickinson family and those of tenants, slaves, free blacks, and others during the 18th century. A special exhibit focuses on simple machines as they were used at the plantation, long before newer inventions came about. Theme tours focus on uses of the plantation by different people, social differences in ownership of items, and changes to architecture and decorative arts over time.

contact info

Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4:30PM. Apr.-Sept.: Sun. 1:30-4:30PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Living History Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.

View Lesson Plan>>