Connecting to the Revolution

Virtual Field Trips

The Old Barracks Museum will soon resume offering Virtual Field Trips so your students can connect to the revolution from the classroom! Check back for updates!

Please contact gr@ba**.org to book a program.

Travel to the Old Barracks Museum right from the convenience of your classroom. Students can journey back in time virtually and interactively engage in history with our Connecting to the Revolution program. These virtual field trips weave together live conversations with historical interpreters, videos, and images of artifacts to immerse your students in 18th century history at the Old Barracks. Combine multiple programs to expand your classroom all the way back to 1777, all without leaving the safety of your students’ desks.

This program is especially popular with 4th and 5th grade students, as it ties directly into their curriculum and satisfies many NJ Student Learning Standards, but can be accommodated to meet the standards for middle and high school students. Pre- and post-program activities are available to enhance the experience.

This program can also be adjusted for adult groups.

Information

30 Students max per group
Recommended grade level: 4-12 (programs tailored to student’s grade level)
Length: 45 minutes per program

Pricing

First Program: $150 per program, per school
Each Additional Program: $125 per program, per school
Meet the Past Plus 2 Programs: $400 Programs

Program Options

Meet the Past: Your group will travel back in time to 1777 where they will be recruited into General George Washington’s Army. A soldier will prepare them for the realities of soldier’s life and even provide a musket demonstration. They will be shown how the Old Barracks was integral in protecting soldiers from smallpox and learn about the inoculations that took place there as well as common 18th century medical practices. Classes will meet with a witness to the Battle of Trenton who recounts the challenges of the crossing, the march, and the battle.

New Jersey Divided: Discuss the opinions of the Loyalists who remained faithful to the Crown and debate the choices faced by New Jersey colonists.

All is Threatened and Endangered: New Jersey in the French and Indian War: Based on our featured gallery, explore New Jersey’s contributions to the French and Indian war as British Soldiers fighting in North America.

Patriots in Petticoats: Learn how 18th century women use the ideals of the American Revolution to express their patriotism, and, in some cases, advocate for their freedoms. Join an Old Barracks interpreter to hear about some revolutionary women who changed not only their world, but ours as well.

On His Majesty’s Service: Examine the other side of the story. Students gain perspective and learn about the experiences of British soldiers who fought in North America during the Revolution.

Of Arms and Men: Explore the lives of revolutionary soldiers through their uniforms, weapons, and equipment.

Powder, Potion, Bolus, and Pill: Watch demonstrations and explanations of 18th Century medical practices and treatments, including the successful smallpox inoculations that took place at the barracks and helped to eradicate the disease and turn the tide of the Revolution.