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The Plantation features an elegant 1740 brick house, reconstructed
outbuildings, and a log'd dwelling. John Dickinson is known as the 'Penman
of the American Revolution" and signed the Federal Constitution. Tours
and programs enable visitors to compare and contrast lifestyles of the
wealthy Dickinson family with those of tenants, poor whites, slaves, and
free blacks residing in Kent County during the 1700s and early 1800s. Thematic
related merchandise is sold in the history store. Call the museum for reservations
and to obtain information about the following interactive and special focus
group tour programs.
The Tours
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The Tours:
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POLITICS AND PLANTATION (adults/students; 1.5 hrs.)
Reviews the life of John Dickinson and the people (tenants, slaves,
contractors, business associates) with whom he interacted in the Kent County
area during the late 1700s. |
MAN, MARSH, MOSQUITO (adult/students; 1.5 hrs.)
Reviews historical documents that convey information about man and
his interaction with the environment in the St. Jones tidal marsh ecosystem. |
IN THE BEST MANNER (grades 2-12; adults; 2 hrs.)
Compares and contrasts social differences in ownership of items and
stylistic changes in architecture and decorative arts. |
A WORLD APART (grades 2-12; adults; 2 hrs.)
Synthesizes historical data about slaves and free Blacks residing in
Jones Neck. |
PATTERN TOURS (grades 4-8; 1.5 hrs.)
Utilizes patterns, textures, shapes, forms, and designs in architecture,
clothing, and decorative arts to explain how people lived in a plantation
setting 250 years ago. |
DICKINSON PLANTATION PROFILES (grades 4-12, adults; 2
hrs.)
Explains use of primary and secondary resource materials to interpret
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Plantation's history. |
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.
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Tour Details:
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Reservations are required 2 weeks in advance.
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Communicate special needs when making reservations.
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Special focus tours are available upon request.
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Outdoor picnic lunch space is available, however there are no inside lunch
facilities.
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Many programs or demonstrations are offered on a weather permitting basis.
The site supervisor may substitute a different activity at anytime.
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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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Tot Programs
DICKINSON TEA PARTY (grades preK-K 1 hr.)
Uses an imaginary tea party to explain John Dickinson's importance
during the Revolutionary period and period etiquette. |
THEN AND NOW (grades K-3; 1.5 hrs.)
Compares and contrasts historical information about the lifestyles
of the Dickinson family, children, tenants, and slaves. |
A SENSE OF THE PAST
(grades K-2; adults; 2 hrs.)
Highlights the use of sensory skills to interpret the past. |
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