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Government Field Trips


Local Field Trips

  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington, D.C.
    Where U.S. currency is printed.

  • Maryland State Archives Annapolis
    Research Maryland and family history with primary sources at the Archives.

  • Maryland State House Annapolis
    If you visit between January and the beginning of April, you may also be able to see the Assembly in session.

  • Museum of Baltimore Legal History Baltimore
    Call ahead before visiting as the museum has very limited visiting hours.

  • National Archives Washington, D.C.
    See the Declaration of Independence and more.

  • Nixon Presidential Library College Park
    While most of the Nixon library resources have been moved to California, some still remains in Maryland.

  • Pentagon Washington, D.C.
    Pack your walking shoes, because this tour goes for at least 1.5 miles.

  • U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C.
    One of the most important buildings of government-in-action.

  • U.S. Mint Philadelphia, PA
    Where U.S. coins are made.

  • U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis

  • U.S. Supreme Court Washington, D.C.
    Watch as court is in session or take a guided tour.

  • White House Washington, D.C.
    Tours must be scheduled in advance through your Congressional representative.


Before You Go

  • Political Cartoons
    Cartoons, lesson plans, and other materials from the Library of Congress that examine the use of political cartoons throughout history.
  • Federal Court Concepts
    Understand the nature and jurisdiction of federal courts.
  • How the U.S. Government Works
    An introduction to the three branches of government.
  • Constitution Translated for Kids
    A side-by-side translation of the constitution in kid-friendly language, along with extra fact boxes that explain constitutional principles.
  • Contests
    Find a social studies related contest that lets you show off all you've learned about government, civics, and history.
  • Social Studies Resources
    Find additional homeschool resources about government, law, economics and history.


Electronic Field Trips

  • Interactive Constitution
    Discover how the Constitution relates to more than 300 indexed topics from school prayer to civil rights.
  • CIA Virtual Tour
    You can't visit CIA's headquarters in person, but you can tour their facility online.

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