Homeschool History Days

Wed Sep 22, 2021 - Wed Apr 20, 2022
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Repeating every month on October on the third Wednesdays through April 20, 2022.
Also on October 20, 2021, December 1, 2021, February 9, 2022, April 20, 2022.
10:00am ET
Age: 5-12
Price: $7/kid, $5/adult
Location:
Dumbarton House

Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to explore the early history of Washington D.C. Each program includes an interactive tour of the museum, snack, and an activity. 

See the full schedule of events below:

September 22: School and Fun

What would your school and social life been like if you lived during the Federal Period? Students will learn about the homeschool routine of children 200 years ago, as well as what they would have done for fun outside of their lessons.

October 20: Art at Dumbarton

Students will study art pieces in the house to better understand artistic tools, mediums, and techniques. Students will also create their own still life drawings using different artistic mediums.

December 1: Winter Warmth

Students will compare and contrast their experience of winter weather and the Christmas holiday with that of the Nourse family. Each student will make their own gingerbread house to take home.

February 9: Love Letter

Students will learn how families communicated across long distances 200 years ago and use a quill pen to create their own love letter. 

April 20: Bygone Games

With a scavenger hunt, students will tour the museum to learn what life would have been like for children. Participants will also learn and play period games, and make their own toy to take home.

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.