“I consider knowledge to be the Soul of the Republic…”
-John Jay
Author Fergus Bordewich and Friends' Vice President Melissa Vail at a Scholars Lecture.
Children at the Summer History Camp
OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The education programs at John Jay Homestead are diverse and appeal to the youngest of audiences to adults. Parents or grandparents can come to share some time with their little ones, kids can enjoy our summer camp, teachers can bring their classes for field trips, and adults can enjoy well-known authors at our Scholars Lectures.
"Dear Ms. White:
I would like to thank you for all that you did to facilitate and coordinate our visit to the John Jay Homestead today.
This was a great learning experience for our students... They will be able to draw on the knowledge they acquired during this visit to create a deeper understanding of American history. It has cultivated in them a greater appreciation of the significance of John Jay and his work in the development of the United States...You provided the students with a rich educational experience that they could not have had without the generosity of the Margaret Mayo-Smith Bus fund grant."
An excerpt from a letter from the Mark Twain Middle School in Yonkers, NY.
SUMMER
HISTORY ADVENTURE DAYS
Each week will feature awesome activities,
fun games and exciting
special guests.
Check back here in the next few weeks for information about the fun and exciting 2012 Summer History Adventure Days!
SCHOOL GROUPS
The John Jay Homestead has developed all education
programs to meet
current State curriculum standards for U.S. and New York State
History.
These programs encourage students to use the critical thinking skills
of
a historian or social scientist by requiring them to read, analyze,
apply, synthesize and evaluate historical information.
The Education Committee of Friends of John Jay
Homestead have developed an incredible line-up of authors to come and
speak during our Scholars Lecture Series. The lectures are
preceded by a reception and book signing.
John Jay Homestead
State Historic Site is open daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Historic house tours
are available by appointment. Please call the site at 914.232.5651 for
reservations. Non-reserved tours are available on an hourly basis according to
the schedule below. Historic house tour admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for
seniors and students, and free for children up to age 12 and Friends'
members.
