Full Day Field Trip Experience - Grades 7-9
Description
Experience the gruesome history of Philadelphia with a fully-planned, guided, interactive adventure where students uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, small pox, yellow fever, and more. Embark on a Bloodletting & Burials Story Stroll, an educational, interactive, walking-tour style program that leads students on a journey through Philadelphia's history of infection and inoculation. Along the way, meet figures who lived through the ghastly 18th century and discover why Philadelphia was an infectious place to be. Visit the American Philosophical Society (APS) for an in-depth, hands-on exploration of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Students will discover a hidden gem of the historic district and pick up some disease-fighting skills using primary sources documents from the APS Library. End your day with a visit to another site or museum in the area - we'll take care of the reservation. The experience includes trained Field Trip Facilitators who make sure everything runs safely and smoothly, curricular materials that meet Common Core standards, and designated bus drop-off and pick-up locations.
Offered At
Betsy Ross House
This isn’t the same Betsy Ross House you remember! No trip to Historic Philadelphia would be complete without a visit to the home of America’s most famous flagmaker. Meet Betsy in person in her upholstery shop and learn about her fascinating life and career. You’ll learn about Betsy’s undercover activities, her family life, and of course the iconic flag sewing story.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Stitching the Story Together: Betsy Ross and the American Flag
Discover the life behind the legend in a new exhibit exploring Betsy Ross and the work that made her one of the most well-known women in American history. From her work in upholstery and flag making to a larger than life painting, explore truths and misconceptions about Betsy Ross and how her story grew from an oral tradition to a house museum visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
Generously funded by the McLean Foundation.
Furnishing the Widow’s Chamber
Observe as Betsy Ross stitches a full set of chintz bed hangings for Hannah Lithgow, the widowed owner of the home who ran multiple boarding houses and lived here alongside Betsy. In addition to the hand-sewn upholstery work, other changes in the bedchamber reflect new research and interpretation of Hannah Lithgow and a more open flow for guests.
Generously funded by Dr. Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn.
Women at Work in Revolutionary America
This interactive exhibit highlights the household tasks performed by women in the 18th century, specifically food shopping and laundry, and the women who performed them.
Once Upon A Nation
Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s Once Upon A Nation offers unique “living history” experiences for groups of all types and all ages. Once Upon A Nation brings history to life through a series of award-winning walking tours and programs that are fun, historically immersive, and educational. Many of Once Upon A Nation's education programs created by classroom educators, for classroom educators, specifically designed for a wide range of learners with a variety of interests and learning styles. Our education and field trip staff will create an unforgettable, highly interactive, and educational experience for all in attendance.
All Once Upon A Nation group tours and programs are private and exclusive for your group of 20 people or more. Advanced reservations are required.
Details
Subjects
18th Century, Science, Social Studies, Primary Sources
Capacity
80 students, 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Duration
180 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Price Options
$18.00 per Person for School Group
$16.00 per Person for School Group
$13.50 per Person for School Group
$12.50 per Person for School Group
$0.00 per Person for Local District School