Welcome to Wilton House Museum

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		Tour Availability: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tour Length: One hour for museum tour; additional time for activities.		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		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.		Handicapped Provisions: Please mention needs at the time of the reservation. We will make every effort to accommodate.

Historic Houses & Homeschoolers: March 13, June 10 & October 14, 2008 10:00 a.m ~ 4:00 p.m. Half-day spent at each site Tour two of Richmond’s most beautiful historic homes 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 required; please contact Jill Pesesky at 353-4241 for more information.
Colonial Kids’ Camp: Camp seats are filling up. Register now by downloading the Colonial Kids Camp form to the right! Session I July 21-25, 2008. 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Fee: $125.00. Grades rising-3 through rising-5. Session II August 11-15, 2008. 9:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Fee: $125.00. 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 282-5936 ext. 4 for more information.
Jammin’ on the James: Outdoor Jazz Saturday, July 19th 6:00 p.m.~ 9:00 p.m Bring a picnic dinner and your lawn chairs and enjoy family-friendly jazz on our grass terrace overlooking the James! Enjoy walk-through tours of Wilton — Richmond’s only public plantation home. Kids will be entertained with face-painting, popcorn, stilt-walkers, a balloon artist and games while parents revel in the sounds of the Forte Jazz Quartet. Free admission and parking, but fees for activities and refreshments apply. Seating is on a first-come basis.
Family Halloween Haunt: Friday, October 24, 2008 6:00p.m.~8:00 p.m. Bring your little goblins & ghouls to a family-friendly All-Hallow’s Eve at Wilton! Enjoy a pumpkin hunt on the front terrace, pumpkin decorating, and a costume contest for children. Costumed interpreters will give tours of the exhibit, “1784: Death Comes To Wilton” and hand-out treats to little visitors! Free admission & parking. Reservations are required. Contact RonShai Gilchrist @282-5936, ext. 4 for more information or to make a reservation.
Holiday Family Open House: Sunday, November 30, 2008; 1:00 p.m.~4:00 p.m. Come celebrate the holidays in Colonial Virginia! Tour the festively decorated Wilton House, Richmond’s only 18th century plantation home. Try your hand at family-friendly games and crafts, while relaxing with a cup of warm cider. Enjoy performances by the City Singers; Stevens Puppets; and a “Nutcracker Suite” by the Concert Ballet of Virginia! Performances TBA. Free admission and parking. Donations Encouraged.


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 churn butter, bake bread, decorate a floor cloth and stencil designs like you're living in 18th century Virginia!

Learn how to play new games from Colonial Virginia.