TUDOR PLACE | Open Tuesday – Sunday. Currently on view TANGLED ROOTS. Click TICKETS for reservation times.
Resources for Field Trip Experiences
Working with local educators and DMV schools, Tudor Place offers field trip experiences, classroom activities and teacher resources to support the curriculum objectives through a history covering six generations (1805-1988) through the use of collections, archives, historic buildings and grounds. Contact us for classroom support, on-site visits and collaborative curriculum related to the early 18th through 20th centuries. These complementary resources are available to use pre-visit and post-visit to Tudor Place. Customize and use on your own in the classroom. For field trip information, visit the Field Trip webpage.
Storytime in the Garden (PreK – 1st)
Garden Detectives (2nd – 5th)
Civil War Washington Institute: July 6-11, 2025
A dynamic week long learning experience for educators of grades K-12. Gain tools to help students grapple with histories whose legacies matter today. Presented by the Civil War Washington Consortium (Ford’s Theater, Tudor Place, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and President Lincoln’s Cottage), who are committed to investigating the Civil War in all its complexity.
- Access a wealth of resources and primary sources to use in your classroom.
- Improve historical thinking skills and gain confidence tackling historical complexities. Gain a new perspective on the capital city.
- Forge lasting connections with peer educators. Network with museum educators to help support your students with site-specific learning.
- Reflect on your personal understanding of the Civil War and its impact on your teaching.
- Deposit: $100 refundable to secure your place in the institute. Deposits are refunded upon successful completion of the program.
- Successful completion of the program certifies 36 hours of professional development; Graduate credit is available through Trinity University Washington: three (3) credits for $375.
Applications for the 2025 season are now closed. For additional information or questions, please contact Ford’s Theater.
Cost: FREE
