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The Governor’s Residence
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Governor’s Residence was built in 1909 for the Hartford physician and industrialist George C.F. Williams, and has been the residence of Connecticut Governors since 1945. Situated at the corner of Prospect and Asylum Avenues in Hartford, the house was designed in Georgian Revival style by the Boston-based architectural firm of Andrews, Jacques & Rantoul. In 1916, the Hartford architects Smith & Bassett designed the north and south wing additions.
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HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Legislature Lesson Plan
Field trips to the U.S. Capitol or state legislature can be a powerful learning experiences. Have your students study the history and structure of their state legislature or the federal government. How many members, how are they selected and how long do they serve? How are laws past and who are your representatives? What is the leadership and what are standing committees? When possible, make a reservation to visit your representative’s office.
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The Governor’s Residence
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Governor’s Residence was built in 1909 for the Hartford physician and industrialist George C.F. Williams, and has been the residence of Connecticut Governors since 1945. Situated at the corner of Prospect and Asylum Avenues in Hartford, the house was designed in Georgian Revival style by the Boston-based architectural firm of Andrews, Jacques & Rantoul. In 1916, the Hartford architects Smith & Bassett designed the north and south wing additions.
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Legislature Lesson Plan
Field trips to the U.S. Capitol or state legislature can be a powerful learning experiences. Have your students study the history and structure of their state legislature or the federal government. How many members, how are they selected and how long do they serve? How are laws past and who are your representatives? What is the leadership and what are standing committees? When possible, make a reservation to visit your representative’s office.
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The Governor’s Residence
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Governor’s Residence was built in 1909 for the Hartford physician and industrialist George C.F. Williams, and has been the residence of Connecticut Governors since 1945. Situated at the corner of Prospect and Asylum Avenues in Hartford, the house was designed in Georgian Revival style by the Boston-based architectural firm of Andrews, Jacques & Rantoul. In 1916, the Hartford architects Smith & Bassett designed the north and south wing additions.
contact info
Hrs: Vary, See website.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Legislature Lesson Plan
Field trips to the U.S. Capitol or state legislature can be a powerful learning experiences. Have your students study the history and structure of their state legislature or the federal government. How many members, how are they selected and how long do they serve? How are laws past and who are your representatives? What is the leadership and what are standing committees? When possible, make a reservation to visit your representative’s office.
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