Johnson Victrola Museum
302-739-4266
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E.R. Johnson

This museum is a tribute to Delaware's native son - Eldridge Reeves Johnson, who founded the victor Talking Machine Company in 1901. By showcasing his phonographs, memorabilia, trademarks, objects, and paintings, we provide information about popular recording artists and Mr. Johnson's successful business enterprises. Thematic related merchandise is sold in The History Store. Call the Visitor Center for reservations and to obtain information about the following interactive and special focus group tours.

The Tours

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The Tours:
THE WONDERFUL TALKING MACHINE (grades 4-8, adults; 30 min.)
Describes the Victor Talking Machine Company, its people, music and the evolution of recorded sound.
JOHNSON AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF MUSIC (grades 7-12, adults; 45 min.)
Enables guests to listen to music and exchange ideas about political and social concerns referenced in period recordings.

Examples of Content Standards
Social Studies

Civics:
-Students will examine the structure and purposes of governments with specific emphasis on constitutional democracy. (Government)
-Students will understand the principles and ideas underlying the American political system. (Politics)
-Students will understand the responsibilities, rights, and privileges of United States Citizens. (Citizenship)

Economics:
-Students will examine the pattern and results of international trade. (International Trade)

Geography:
-Students will develop a knowledge of the ways humans modify and respond to the natural environment. (Environment)

History:
-Students will employ chronological concepts in analyzing historical phenomena. (Chronology)
-Students will gather, examine, and analyze historical data. (Analysis)
-Students will develop historical knowledge of major events and phenomena in world, United States, and Delaware history. (Content)

Visual & Performing Arts:
-Students will invent, select. evaluate, and use subjects, themes, symbols, problems, and ideas to create works of art.
-Students will reflect upon, describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate work of art and design.
 


Tour Details:
  • Reservations are required 2 weeks in advance.
  • Communicate special needs when making reservations.
  • Special focus tours are available upon request.
  • Outdoor picnic lunch space is available, however there are no inside lunch facilities.
  • Many programs or demonstrations are offered on a weather permitting basis. The site supervisor may substitute a different activity at anytime.
  • In conjunction with group tours, packages containing items relating to a thematic tour may be ordered in advance.  Selected merchandise, appropriate to age and suitable for continued education at home or in the classroom, may be ordered 2 weeks in advance of a scheduled visit.  Contact the Site Supervisor where you have booked a tour for information and cost.


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