Join Our Education Advisory Committee
A series of informal dinner meetings to discuss and guide the development of our educational programs. For more information, please call Christine Jewell, Director of Education and Community Programs at 203-259-1598.

Tips for Visiting
Before Your Visit
You will receive a written confirmation with pre and post-visit materials. These materials are also available online in the Teacher Guides section.

Prepare your students for a visit to a museum, walking tour or historic house.
Review proper behavior when visiting a museum.
View our website with your students to learn the history of the Fairfield Historical Society and to preview our exhibits.

During Your Visit

Give students an assignment or things to look for.
Encourage students to notice and predict.
Adequately supervise your students.

After Your Visit

Review post-visit materials and present to your group.
Discuss with your group their impressions about the tour;
Did they learn something new?
Were they surprised by anything?
Compare and contrast some of the objects and stories from the tour with students’ lives today.
Create a class project or writing assignment to research more about your topic.
Write us a letter or email about your experience.
Complete an Educator Evaluation Form

Site Designed by traciedesigns

Tips for Visiting Before Your Visit You will receive a written confirmation with pre and post-visit materials. These materials are also available online in the Teacher Guides section.

Tips for Visiting
Before Your Visit
You will receive a written confirmation with pre and post-visit materials. These materials are also available online in the Teacher Guides section.