A Tavern at Work (Grades 2 and up)
From the establishment of Alexandria on the Potomac River to the types of food people ate at taverns, topics on this tour are sure to capture the imagination of your students. Program includes primary source documents, hands-on objects and a dress-up activity. (SOL: VS.1 a, e, i; VS.2 c; US1.1 a, b, e, f)
After the Revolution (Grades 3 and up)
Students learn about the development of the federal government and famous political figures of the late 18th century such as Washington, Jefferson, Adams and Madison. After a tour of the tavern, students act out historic scenarios: Federalists, Antifederalists and the Ratification of the Constitution; Women during the Revolutionary War and The Location of the U.S. Capital. (SOL: VS.1 a, e; VS.5 a, b; VS.6 a, b; US1.5 c, d; US1.6 a, b, c; US1.7 a, b)
Candas, the Tavern Slave (Grades 3 and up)
Students learn about slavery in Virginia and get a glimpse into the lives of the enslaved African Americans who worked at the tavern. Program includes interactive discussion, tavern tour and a game of charades with "hands-on" objects from the 18th century. (SOL: VS.1 a, e, f, i; VS.2 c; VS.4 c; US1.5 c; US1.8 d)
Traveling Tom (Grades K - 2 only)
Students discover what it was like to travel in the 18th century and to spend the night at a tavern. They examine the contents of a traveler's haversack, interpret period maps, tour the tavern and participate in a dress-up activity. (SOL: K.1 a, b; K.2; K.4 a, b, c; K.5 a, b, c; K.7 b)
Programs can be adapted to all grade levels upon request.
Reservations are required. The minimum group size is five students over the age of four years. Students are $2 each and up to five adults are admitted free. Alexandria City Public Schools are admitted free of charge. The museum is not wheelchair accessible above the first floor. Free pre-visit materials are available upon request.
To schedule a visit, call the Curator of Education at 703-838-4242 or download the Tour Request Form and fax or mail the completed form to Gadsby's Tavern Museum."
