Vermont History Museum Self-Guided Tour ONLY
Description
Explore over 350 years of Vermont stories at the Vermont History Museum. Staff will supply focusing questions, along with clipboards and pencils, to help guide student explorations of the museum. Recommended time is 45 minutes. Self-guided visits are appropriate for all grades. Admission fees are waived for school groups and homeschool groups who schedule in advance. One chaperone/ teacher required per school group.
Offered At
Montpelier Capitol Complex
Visit the Montpelier Capitol Complex to learn more about Vermont’s State History and Civics. Visit the award-winning permanent exhibit Freedom and Unity at the Vermont History Museum. The Vermont History Museum is located on the first floor of the Pavilion Building at 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT. Explore an Abenaki wigwam, send a telegraph message, and immerse yourself in a World War-II era living room. Special exhibits in the National Life Gallery, Calder Gallery and Local History Gallery tell more Vermont stories.
Learn about civics in action with a visit to the Vermont State House. The Vermont State House is one of nation’s oldest and best-preserved capitol buildings. Visitors can even see the Vermont legislature when it is in session or schedule a meeting with state representatives.
Details
Subjects
History, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, Social Studies, Primary Sources
Capacity
50 students, Min 1 chap.
Duration
45 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, Postsecondary, Preschool