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Groups are encouraged to begin their visit at the museum and obtain a tour guide who will provide escort to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit on the north campus and the lighthouse and keeper's quarters on the south campus. Groups can climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. The park also offers a kayak launch located on the north campus next to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
History, Heritage, Government, Presidents, Kayaking.
contact info
Name: April Havens, Site Supervisor.
Phone: 301-994-1471
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park features exhibits on the construction and operation of the lighthouse, lighthouse keepers, the role of the United States Coast Guard, and the story of the Black Panther U-1105 German submarine sunk in the Potomac. Built in 1836, the Piney Point Lighthouse and keeper’s quarters are located 14 from the Chesapeake Bay. Also located on the campus is a collection of four historic wooden vessels.
contact info
Hrs: Daily, Sunrise-Sunset.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>Scouts
Groups are encouraged to begin their visit at the museum and obtain a tour guide who will provide escort to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit on the north campus and the lighthouse and keeper's quarters on the south campus. Groups can climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. The park also offers a kayak launch located on the north campus next to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
History, Heritage, Government, Presidents, Kayaking.
contact info
Name: April Havens, Site Supervisor.
Phone: 301-994-1471
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park features exhibits on the construction and operation of the lighthouse, lighthouse keepers, the role of the United States Coast Guard, and the story of the Black Panther U-1105 German submarine sunk in the Potomac. Built in 1836, the Piney Point Lighthouse and keeper’s quarters are located 14 from the Chesapeake Bay. Also located on the campus is a collection of four historic wooden vessels.
contact info
Hrs: Daily, Sunrise-Sunset.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>Camp
Groups are encouraged to begin their visit at the museum and obtain a tour guide who will provide escort to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit on the north campus and the lighthouse and keeper's quarters on the south campus. Groups can climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. The park also offers a kayak launch located on the north campus next to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit.
topics covered:
History, Heritage, Government, Presidents, Kayaking.
contact info
Name: April Havens, Site Supervisor.
Phone: 301-994-1471
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park features exhibits on the construction and operation of the lighthouse, lighthouse keepers, the role of the United States Coast Guard, and the story of the Black Panther U-1105 German submarine sunk in the Potomac. Built in 1836, the Piney Point Lighthouse and keeper’s quarters are located 14 from the Chesapeake Bay. Also located on the campus is a collection of four historic wooden vessels.
contact info
Hrs: Daily, Sunrise-Sunset.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>Homeschool
Groups are encouraged to begin their visit at the museum and obtain a tour guide who will provide escort to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit on the north campus and the lighthouse and keeper's quarters on the south campus. Groups can climb to the top of the lighthouse with a guide. The park also offers a kayak launch located on the north campus next to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
History, Heritage, Government, Presidents, Kayaking.
contact info
Name: April Havens, Site Supervisor.
Phone: 301-994-1471
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park
The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park features exhibits on the construction and operation of the lighthouse, lighthouse keepers, the role of the United States Coast Guard, and the story of the Black Panther U-1105 German submarine sunk in the Potomac. Built in 1836, the Piney Point Lighthouse and keeper’s quarters are located 14 from the Chesapeake Bay. Also located on the campus is a collection of four historic wooden vessels.
contact info
Hrs: Daily, Sunrise-Sunset.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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