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Dumbarton House School Programs Introducing students to our nation's past! During hands-on programs at Dumbarton House, students "travel back in time" 200 years and explore early Washington, D.C. history. All programs are designed to meet D.C. curriculum standards in the areas of social studies, history, and language arts.

Time Travelers Kindergarten-1st grade, 1.5 hours Travel back in time and experience life as a child living in the Capital's earliest days! Students will meet "Joseph and Maria Nourse" to learn more about how they lived at Dumbarton House. Students will explore what it was like living so long ago, play early American games, and enjoy a light snack. Maximum group size: 25 students with 3 required adult chaperones. Minimum group size: 8 students.

Capital Quest 2nd-4th grade, 2 hours Take a quest and experience early Washington, D.C. history! By spying for clues, students will learn about the new capital, explore the geography and resources of Washington, D.C., read primary sources, and enjoy a light snack. Maximum group size: 30 students with 3 required adult chaperones. Minimum group size: 8 students.

Explore 1805! 4th-6th grade, 2 hours Explore life 200 years ago! Students will examine how people lived, socialized, and worked at Dumbarton House during the early 1800s. After an interactive tour, they will enjoy "taking" tea, dressing in period-appropriate clothing, and writing with a quill pen. Maximum group size: 30 students with 3 required adult chaperones. Minimum group size: 8 students.

Parthenon to Portico 6th-8th grade, 2 hours What does America have in common with ancient Greece? Students will learn how America was influenced by this great civilization by comparing Classical Greek and American ideals of government, art, and architecture. In teams, using elements of Classical Greek design and their own imagination, students will create their own designs for a building they could use today. Maximum group size: 30 students with 3 required adult chaperones. Minimum group size: 8 students.

School Programs: Additional Information Registrations Complete the on-line registration, Email Education@DumbartonHouse.org or call 202-3372288 Programs start between 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Other requests may be accommodated.

Programs are 1.5 or 2 hours. (Georgetown History Adventure Program is a 5-hour day trip to both Dumbarton House and Tudor Place, with 1 hour lunch break.)

Registrations should be made at least 1 month prior to program date.

All programs provide a snack. Please notify staff of any food allergies.

DC Public Schools Dumbarton House welcomes District of Columbia Public Schools and Public Charter Schools to participate in its programs at no cost. Register early! A limited number of bus transportation stipends are also available at D.C.PS and Public Charter schools receiving Title 1 funds.

Payments $4 per student (snack and supplies included). (Georgetown History Adventure Program is $6/ student; 2 adult chaperones free; $3 for each additional adult.)

3 required adult chaperones per class FREE for all other school programs.

Deposit $25 due at time of registration. Balance due upon arrival.

Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to scheduled program date.

Special Needs The Museum's programs are available to all Scouts as the hands-on programs are developed to connect with all learning styles. Given enough notification, Museum Educators can adapt programs to fit the specific needs of your scouts. The Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Support Support for school program transportation is generously provided in part by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the District of Columbia.