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School
Tours
Enrich your students’ study of history with a visit to the Maryland Historical Society. Interactive tours, led by trained museum teachers, focus on specific objects in the collection. All tours are designed to address the Maryland State Social Studies curriculum.
Fees:
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$2 per student. One free adult admission for every 10 students, $2 for each additional adult. |
Time:
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Tours are scheduled Wednesday-Friday and last one hour.
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Lunches:
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A student lunchroom is available for eating bag lunches.
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Group Size: |
Minimum
of 10 students |
Call 410 685-3750 ext. 334 to reserve a tour date and time. Call early as tours book quickly.
Students often desire a keepsake of their time at MdHS. Assorted Souvenir Bags are available and are priced at $1, $3 and $5. Please contact the Education Programs Coordinator at 410 385-3750 ext. 334 for further details.
Teachers may call ahead to request passes for a free preview visit before their class trip.
Preschool Program: Who Lives in a History Museum? (age 4 & 5)
Follow Nipper, the RCA dog, through the MdHS, learning about the past as seen in a history museum; designed especially for preschoolers and includes a craft activity. ($3 per student)
In Olden Times (Grades K – 3)
A look at children’s life and experiences long ago through hands-on exploration of work activities, play time and family life.
Lord Baltimore’s Colony (Grades 4 – 5)
From the founding of Maryland to the fight for independence; an exploration of how the colonists’ desire for a better life affected experiences for Europeans, African Americans, and Native Americans in early Maryland.
African Americans in Maryland (Grades 4 – 12)
A celebration of the well-known figures and the unsung heroes who represent African American Marylanders’ contributions to history & culture.
The Calvert Legacy (Grades 4 – 12)
The legacy of Maryland’s Catholic settlers and the important contributions of Catholics to the development of the state. Developed with funding from the Knott Foundation.
The Hunt for History (Grades 4-12)
Maryland’s place in the American historical & cultural landscape from the founding of the colony through the twentieth century; a great overview of Maryland history for older students.
Blue or Gray? (grades 6 – 12)
Examine Maryland events prior to and during the Civil War to decide if Maryland was a more Northern or Southern leaning state; learn about the economic, social and political division within Maryland during the Civil War era.
Call 410 685-3750 ext. 334 to reserve a tour date and time. Call early as tours book quickly!
Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of tours and workshops. If your school needs assistance to be able to visit the Maryland Historical Society, please call our Education Programs Coordinator for details.
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