Field Trips

Field Trip: Gallatin House Tour for School Groups

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Social Studies
Common Core Standards:
3.SL.1, 3.SL.3, 4.SL.1, 4.SL.3, 5.SL.1, 5.SL.3, 6.SL.1, 6.SL.3, 7.SL.1, 7.SL.3, 8.SL.1, 8.SL.3, 9-10.SL.1, 9-10.SL.3, 11-12.SL.1, 11-12.SL.3

Every age students can participate in guided house tours.The tours cover Gallatin's accomplishments, the Gallatin family and the history of Friendship Hill.

Tours are offered weekdays in the spring and the fall. The tours last about 45 minutes. Reservations required. Please contact the staff by email or by calling 724-329-2503 to check availability.

Materials

Any of the lessons below can prepare the students for the field trip.

Download Lesson 1: Gallatin's Start in Politics

Download Lesson 2: Gallatin and the Whiskey Rebellion

Download Lesson 3: Gallatin and the Louisiana Purchase

Download Lesson 4: Gallatin and the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Download Lesson 5: Gallatin and New Geneva

Download Lesson 6: Gallatin as Secretary of the Treasury

Download Lesson 7: Gallatin's Family and Timeline

Last updated: February 18, 2023