Full Day Field Trip

Enhance your in-class instruction with Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s cross-curricular, standards-based Full Day Field Trip experience. Created by educators for educators, the package fosters a deeper understanding of 4 – 6 grade classroom material by introducing students to some of the key events in history in the places where it happened.

Throughout the 3 ½ hour tour, a trained facilitator will escort your group through Philadelphia’s historic district making stops at the Betsy Ross House where they will tour Betsy’s home and learn about everyday life in the 18th century.

They’ll time travel from the 1680s to today in just three city blocks as HPI’s award-winning Storytellers tell real stories about religious tolerance, patriotism, equality, and standing up for what you believe in. Through interactive, educational stories they’ll learn about such revolutionary figures as William Penn, James Forten, Caroline LeCount, and Susan B. Anthony in the historic sites where history was made.

At the Arch Street Meeting House, one of the nation’s most historically important Quaker Meeting Houses, they’ll learn how Quaker values influenced Philadelphia’s culture then and now.

And with the option to add a selection of other historic attractions to your itinerary, your students gain an even broader appreciation for our nation’s history. Tours include curricular materials for pre- or post-visit classroom discussions. For more details,  check out our Planning Guide for School Groups.

For more details, email education@historicphiladelphia.org.

Philadelphia School Districts schools may qualify for a free Full Day Field Trip. For more information, email education@historicphiladelphia.org.

Virtual Field Trip

Can’t be here in person? HPI’s curriculum-based Virtual Field Trips transport students back into 18th century Philadelphia where our History Makers and professional storytellers relay authentic history in a series of curriculum-based videos.  Recommended for grades 4-6.

Your Virtual Field Trip Package includes three videos including:

Betsy Ross House

Tour the 18th century home of America’s most famous flag maker without leaving your classroom! Follow Betsy through her house as she regales students with the story of her meeting with George Washington, the danger she faced sewing the flag, and the other upholstery work she did throughout her life. Your virtual tour will begin in front of the house as Betsy welcomes you to her home and takes you inside to view her upholstery shop, parlor, and bed chamber.

Story Stroll

Time travel from the 1680s to today in just three city blocks.  HPI’s award-winning Storytellers take you on a journey through Historic Philadelphia. Students will learn about religious tolerance, patriotism, equality, and standing up for what you believe in through interactive, educational stories about revolutionary figures like William Penn, James Forten, Caroline LeCount, and Susan B. Anthony in the historic sites where history was made.

Arch Street Meeting House

Learn about the Quaker history of Philadelphia at what some consider the most important Quaker site in the world. The video tour explores the history of the burial ground, historic West Room and Arch Street’s modern history. A self-guided, 360-degree tour of the site is also included.

Curricular Materials include an online folder of materials and activities designed by educators, connected to Common Core standards and flexible to be completed before or after your virtual field trip.