Citizen Firefighters in Colonial Alexandria

Bring your students (K-6), scouts or other group for a fascinating program at the Friendship Firehouse Museum.

"Citizen Firefighters in Colonial Alexandria" explores the role citizen-volunteers played in developing the Colonial community of Alexandria and the role volunteers play in making 21st century Alexandria a better community in which to live. The program transitions to an interactive discussion with the students on a comparison of fire safety elements today with those of the Colonial period. The program concludes with a historical role play of firefighting techniques in the Colonial period, highlighted with the techniques of the night watchman, fire company commander and bucket brigade. Designed for students K-6, scouts, etc.

Ringing the bell to summon the Friendship volunteers to the firehouse
	The Friendship Commander giving orders to the bucket brigade
Manning the Fire Bucket Brigade

Cost: $1/student
Length: 30-45 minutes
Limit: 30 students

Educational programs can be arranged Monday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm by appointment.

The museum is regularly open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm and Sundays 1 pm - 4 pm.