School Programs

( Elementary -High School)

Programs available from

                                                                May 1 to October 31, 2008

info@ethanallenhomestead.org

Planning your field trip to the museum

        Along with the Tavern Show and guided visit to Ethan and Fanny Allen’s historic 1785 Homestead choose one or two of the enhanced activities listed depending on your class size.  Smaller classes of 10 to 30 students choose 1 additional activity.  Larger groups of 30 to 40 students choose 2 additional activities.

Book early and provide two possible field trip dates.  Grades K-3 can substitute another activity for the tavern show.  Please arrive promptly.  Our educators will be expecting you.  We have plenty of free vehicle and bus parking.  Visits last about 1½ to 2 hours.

The Tavern Show covers early Vermont history, the Green Mountain Boys, and our state’s founder Ethan Allen and his wife Fanny.  The show helps tell the story of how Ethan and his family came to settle along the Winooski River at the Homestead.

Teachers should arrive with their class divided into groups of around 10 each.  Teacher and parent chaperones should plan to participate in the activities. 

Cost for your visit

          $3 per student and parent chaperons.  Teachers and school aides are free.  Larger groups of more than 40 students require an additional $45 charge.  Check or cash payment is due upon arrival.  A confirmation will be sent upon booking and a reminder call precedes your visit.  

***Programs tied to Vermont Standards in history and social studies. 6.1, 2d, 3-8, 13-19, 7.1, 2, and 6.47; 7.1,2*******

Enhance your museum field trip with these additional activities:

Choose one or two activities depending on the size of your group.  Programs better suited for older grades (Middle & High school) are noted.

·        Getting From Here to There:  Map Reading and look at early Vermont.

·        Trade and Barter Game:  Students assume a character and exchange what they

     have or can make instead of using money.

·        Slates ~ Quills and the ABC’s of Colonial Learning:  Learn what schools were like

     in colonial times.

·        Toys and Games of Colonial America:  Find out what young people did for fun.

·        Dress-Up Role-playing in Period Clothing:  Both young and older sizes available.

·        Our Old House & Around the Homestead Archeology:  Middle & high school level.  

     An up close look at how the Homestead was built and restored.  Learn what has

     been unearthed around the Homestead.

·        Forts and Military Matters:  The revolution of change in defense.  An overview of

     being a colonial soldier and why castles weren’t built in the new world.

·        Revolutionary Favorites:  A group share of what you know about American revolutionary history.  Favorite statesman, events, places, world players, etc…  Volunteers may use visuals, timelines, and artifacts as clues to spark a memory and discussion.       (All grades may enjoy this.)

Programs available from May 1st, 2008 to October 31, 2008