Optional add-ons 2019 conference
The conference registration fee covers two full days of keynote talks, presentations, workshops, exhibits, and entertainment -- plus lunch and dinner both days, Monday, June 17 & Tuesday, June 18 (3 breakfasts also included for those who stay on-site at our venue, the Claggett Center). In addition, a Sunday evening reception includes a visit by Clara Barton, who began her illustrious life as a teacher in 2 one-room schoolhouses. (Check-in begins at 1 pm on Sunday, June 16).
Take advantage of numerous optional pre- and post-conference activities the afternoon of Sunday, June 16 as well as the morning of Thursday, June 20, in addition to our ever-popular daylong site visits to restored schoolhouses Wednesday, June 19. (Set $10 pre- and post-conference activity fee applies to all of these options.)
Take advantage of numerous optional pre- and post-conference activities the afternoon of Sunday, June 16 as well as the morning of Thursday, June 20, in addition to our ever-popular daylong site visits to restored schoolhouses Wednesday, June 19. (Set $10 pre- and post-conference activity fee applies to all of these options.)
Pre-conference options Sunday, June 16:
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1. Private Smithsonian Institution viewing of schoolhouse exhibit items with curator Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs at 2 pm (held at the Smithsonian American History Museum on the Mall in DC; register early -- limited to first 15 registrants)
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2. Walking tour of historic sites in Frederick MD led by a Frederick historical society guide at 3:30 pm (meets at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St. in downtown Frederick)
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There's also lots to do Sunday afternoon in the Frederick area on your own. DETAILS & MAP HERE
Arriving on Saturday to take advantage of the Sunday pre-conference options? A Comfort Inn just outside Frederick and 4 miles from the conference venue is offering a discounted Saturday night rate. BOOK HERE
Arriving on Saturday to take advantage of the Sunday pre-conference options? A Comfort Inn just outside Frederick and 4 miles from the conference venue is offering a discounted Saturday night rate. BOOK HERE
Post-conference options Thursday, June 20:
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1. “Behind the scenes” Smithsonian tour of artifact storage areas not open to the public with curator Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs (meet at the Smithsonian American History Museum on the Mall in DC at 11 am; register early -- limited to first 15 registrants)
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2. Mini-tour: “Separate/Equal?” A caravan will leave the Claggett Center at 8:30 am stopping at two one-room schoolhouses of the same time period—one for white students, the other for African-American students. See the differences for yourself.
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Daylong Workshop: Site Visits to Area Schoolhouses Wednesday, June 19:
Via chartered motorcoach; limited to bus capacity of 55 -- always fills up fast so register early! View preview video.
$60 (includes set $10 pre- and post-conference activity fee.)
$60 (includes set $10 pre- and post-conference activity fee.)