Historical Kids Adventure at Woodrow Wilson House Museum
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most children with basic mobility
Overview
Step into the past at the Woodrow Wilson House Museum with this interactive history adventure designed for Girl Scouts. Discover 1921 through games, stories, and hands-on activities that make history fun and meaningful.
Girl Scouts: "Playing the Past" for Juniors
90 Minutes | Relive history to earn your "Playing the Past" Badge
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About This Adventure
Step into a 100-year-old time capsule at the President Woodrow Wilson House! In this 90-minute adventure, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes will explore life in 1921, play vintage games, and engage with history, democracy, and civil liberties. Experience the past in a fun and interactive way!
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Duration
90 minutes
About
Dream up your character and live history in a perfectly preserved, 100-year-old time capsule. Juniors see what life in 1921 was like for the Wilsons and those who worked in this historic site. Tour the House, play games girls played 100 years ago and live history!
The President Woodrow Wilson House, a proud Girl Scouts Program Partner, invites Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes to play the past, relive history, explore democracy and our civil liberties and ideals that unite us as Americans, and have fun in a perfectly preserved time capsule from the 1920s.
Adventure Tips
Arrive early
Get familiar with the house layout and settle in before the program starts.
Dress comfortably
Wear clothes suitable for active participation and movement.
Bring a notepad
Take notes or sketch favorite scenes to enhance engagement.
Ask questions
Encourage curiosity by engaging with guides about historic details.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Squirrels
- Pigeons
History
The Wilson House was the personal residence of President Woodrow Wilson and preserves the early 20th-century atmosphere, serving as a window into American political history.
Conservation
The museum emphasizes preserving the historic structure and promoting awareness of civil liberties, encouraging visitors to consider the importance of historical conservation and civic engagement.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Wear attire suitable for active participation inside the historic house.
Notebook and pen
Use for jotting down notes or drawing during the activities.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the event.
Comfortable shoes
Wear supportive footwear for moving around the house facilities.