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Bach in Time

Even though the music of Bach was written 300 years ago, it is as fun to listen to now as ever. It might surprise you that more people listen to Bach's music today than... Read more

Bird Detectives

Armed with clipboards, binoculars, and curiosity, students are transformed into urban ornithologists in this interdisciplinary field trip. Led by an expert birder, students observe, identify, and tally birds they find in the garden and... Read more

Breaking Racial Barriers: The Story of DC’s Todd Duncan

This educational program teaches students about Todd Duncan, the first Black vocalist to sing with a major opera company and the first Porgy in Porgy and Bess. Duncan was also instrumental in desegregating audiences... Read more

Dance Workshop: Art & Creative Movement in the Garden

Led by teaching artist Chitra Subramanian, students explore the connection between dance and storytelling as they respond to animal sculptures in Hillwood’s gardens. Through creative movement activities, they reflect on qualities associated with different... Read more

Historical Detectives: Civil War Perspectives

Students will explore primary and secondary sources to learn about the Civil War from different perspectives of those who lived, worked and were enslaved at Tudor Place. Students will investigate WHO they see, HOW... Read more

Historical Detectives: Foodways of the Past

As historical detectives, students will analyze historical objects, places, and documents to learn about food history at Tudor Place via a hands-on, group-based workshop along with a tour of the Orchard and kitchen. Students... Read more

Seeing Shapes and Colors

Seeing Shapes and Colors is an interactive two-part educational school program that asks students to consider how paintings and sculptures use shapes and colors to communicate. The visit beings with a tour of the... Read more

Stories In Motion: A Film & Movement-Based Residency

This multi session, arts residency engages students in storytelling through film and movement. Students first watch Call Me Dancer, an award-winning documentary about a young street dancer in Mumbai who pursues his dream against... Read more

Swaliga STEAMtheBlock Club

Our program delves into key concepts in engineering, sound, and light, while simultaneously integrating advanced technological skills. Depending on the specific request of the teacher based on the sample curriculum shared, students will engage... Read more

The Making of Architecture

Completed in 1967, The Kreeger Museum is one of the finest examples of traditional and modernist architecture in the DC area. The Making of Architecture is a two-part educational program featuring a tour of... Read more

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