Lessons for Older Students and Adults | Elementary Age Lessons
The Adventure Lessons demonstrate the step-by-step process of archaeology through hands-on group activities using artifacts from the Alexandria Archaeology collection. The Adventure Lessons, held at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, are suitable for school classes, scout groups, birthdays, summer camps, adult and senior groups. Call the archaeology educator at 703-838-4399 at lease two weeks in advance to schedule a lesson. Lessons are free to Alexandria Public School Groups, and $2.00 per person ($20.00 minimum) for all other groups. The educator can also arrange combined tours with other Alexandria museums and historic properties.
Lessons for Older Students and Adults
- Hayti: Uncovering An African American Neighborhood
Who lived in Hayti in the 19th century? Weave together maps, census records and artifacts from a free black site to understand the people who lived there. Visit the Alexandria Black History Museum and Freedom House Museum on a combined tour, and learn more about Hayti in our on-line exhibit To Witness the Past: African American Archaeology in Alexandria, Virginia.
- How Sweet it Was: The Sugar Trade in Alexandria What is a Sugar House? Examine special artifacts to learn how sugar was made in the 19th century. Learn how archaeologists identify and classify artifacts.
- The Potter’s Art: Alexandria Stoneware Pottery Designs Who made this pot? Learn to identify Alexandria’s potters by their designs on salt-glazed stoneware pottery. Learn more about The" Potter’s Art in our on-line exhibit.
- Archaeologists Set the Tavern Table How do archaeologists relate artifacts to historic documents? Use tavern keeper Mary Hawkin’s 1777 inventory and artifacts excavated from Gadsby’s Tavern courtyard to bring an 18th century tavern to life. Visit Gadsby's Tavern Museum on a combined tour.
