School
Students can have a guided tour of the Hancock House and grounds to learn about colonial history. They can also explore the nearby Swedish Cabin, a 17th century-style plank cabin emblematic of the Swedish settlers’ presence in Salem County. Topics covered on the tour include the American Revolution, colonial history, and the history of Salem County.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
American Revolution, colonial history, historical figures, military, war, Quakers, architecture.
contact info
Name: Andy Grant
Phone: 856-935-3218
Email: [email protected]
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Hancock House Historic Site
Built in 1734, the Hancock House is a stunning example of English Quaker architecture with its patterned brick walls, pent-roof, and interior paneling. The house was notable during the Revolutionary War for being part of the Salem County Quaker community, which largely resisted armed conflict but was also massacred by British troops for the militia and local patriots’ support of the Continental Army.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 9AM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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Scouts
Scouts can work on Architecture and history-related badges on guided tours of the Hancock House and grounds while learning about colonial history. They can also explore the nearby Swedish Cabin, a 17th century-style plank cabin emblematic of the Swedish settlers’ presence in Salem County. Topics covered on the tour include the American Revolution, colonial history, and the history of Salem County.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
American Revolution, colonial history, historical figures, military, war, Quakers, architecture.
contact info
Name: Andy Grant
Phone: 856-935-3218
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Hancock House Historic Site
Built in 1734, the Hancock House is a stunning example of English Quaker architecture with its patterned brick walls, pent-roof, and interior paneling. The house was notable during the Revolutionary War for being part of the Salem County Quaker community, which largely resisted armed conflict but was also massacred by British troops for the militia and local patriots’ support of the Continental Army.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 9AM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>
Camp
Campers can enjoy a guided tour of the Hancock House and grounds where they will learn about colonial history. They can also explore the nearby Swedish Cabin, a 17th century-style plank cabin emblematic of the Swedish settlers’ presence in Salem County. Topics covered on the tour include the American Revolution, colonial history, and the history of Salem County.
contact info
Name: Andy Grant
Phone: 856-935-3218
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Hancock House Historic Site
Built in 1734, the Hancock House is a stunning example of English Quaker architecture with its patterned brick walls, pent-roof, and interior paneling. The house was notable during the Revolutionary War for being part of the Salem County Quaker community, which largely resisted armed conflict but was also massacred by British troops for the militia and local patriots’ support of the Continental Army.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 9AM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Homeschoolers can take a guided tour of the Hancock House and grounds to learn about colonial history. They can also explore the nearby Swedish Cabin, a 17th century-style plank cabin emblematic of the Swedish settlers’ presence in Salem County. Topics covered on the tour include the American Revolution, colonial history, and the history of Salem County.
topics covered:
Social studies, American Revolution, colonial history, historical figures, military, war, Quakers, architecture.
contact info
Name: Andy Grant
Phone: 856-935-3218
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Hancock House Historic Site
Built in 1734, the Hancock House is a stunning example of English Quaker architecture with its patterned brick walls, pent-roof, and interior paneling. The house was notable during the Revolutionary War for being part of the Salem County Quaker community, which largely resisted armed conflict but was also massacred by British troops for the militia and local patriots’ support of the Continental Army.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 9AM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
View Lesson Plan>>