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GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS
Scouts are introduced to life in colonial Virginia at Richmond 's own plantation home, Wilton . Overlooking the James River, this eight-room house is a stunning artifact of eighteenth-century architecture. Authentically costumed museum guides use the inquiry method to share the social history of William Randolph III and his family, the original occupants of the house. Furnished according to an 1815 survey, the house showcases decorative arts, fashions, and the lifestyles that were part of a 2,000-acre tobacco plantation.
As part of the tour, scouts will investigate the contents of a fresh laundry basket, complete with all the latest in colonial fashion for children. The tour alone is geared to contain elements that meet the criteria of various Petals, Try-It's, Badge, and IPP's; a list will be provided. In addition to the house tour, the separate activities program is designed so that your girls will complete all activities required for their Petal, Try-It, Badge or IPP. At the conclusion of the visit, scouts will enjoy a gingerbread cookie, a favorite with colonial children, and take home a Wilton House Museum Patch.
Suggested Troop Levels: ALL |
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Tour Availability: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Tour Length: One hour for museum tour; additional time for activities. |
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Activities Geared Towards Completion of: Petal, Try-It,
Badge, IPP |
| Reservations: 24 hours notice for tour only. Please call at least two weeks in advance for activities and/or groups larger than 15 |
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Group Admissions: $4 per scout ; no charge for Leaders. Wilton Patch included in cost. $2 per scout for activities. |
| One adult required for every 10 children. |
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Handicapped Provisions: Please mention needs at the time of the reservation. We will make every effort to accommodate. |
 COLONIAL KIDS' CAMP:
August 9 ~ 13, 2010. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $200.00. Grades rising-3 through rising-5.
What was it like to be a kid in 18th century colonial Virginia? Come spend five mornings with us to find out! Tour Wilton House Museum and Historic St. John’s Church to see how you would have dressed, played, and lived in Colonial Virginia. Learn to decorate a floor cloth, stencil designs, and how to play and dance like you’re living in 18th century Virginia!
Advanced reservations are required; Please call (804) 282-5936 ext. 4 for more information.
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Historic Houses and Homeschoolers
March 9 and June 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Half-day spent at each site.
Tour two of Richmond s most beautiful historic homes Agecroft Hall and Wilton House Museum-- at a discounted price! This program is specifically designed for the homeschooled and features hands-on, exciting activities to reinforce learning about England and Virginia.
Advanced reservations are required. . Call (804) 353-4241 for more information or to make a reservation. |
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