Group Tours

Interested in a group tour at the Maryland Center for History and Culture? Guided tours are available by appointment Wednesday through Saturday, between 10 AM and 3 PM. Masks are strongly encouraged.

The American Revolutionary War was just the beginning. While sometimes called the American War of Independence, the effort to become a free and independent nation could not be so tidily confined. This guided experience of The Unfinished Revolution: Maryland in the Wars for Independence explores the chaos, confusion, and conflicts of the early United States as it fought to defend its newly attained freedoms.

Audience: high school to adults
Capacity: 10-20 people
Cost: $150 per group (20% discount for members), includes museum admission for all participants
Length: 60 minutes

Born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, Claire McCardell revolutionized women’s fashion in the mid-20^thcentury. Explore stories and artifacts about “Claire,” a reserved introvert with a strong love of family, and “McCardell,” the dynamic, confident, and strong-willed businesswoman. This guided experience of Claire/McCardell delves into the designer’s personal and professional lives.

Audience: high school to adult
Capacity: 5-15 people
Cost: $100 per group (20% discount for members), includes museum admission for all participants
Length: 30-45 minutes

In this gallery activity, participants practice the skills of close and slow looking by engaging mindfully with a single object in Material & Memories: Elizabeth Talford Scott and the Crazy Quilt Tradition. Docent-guided and self-guided versions are available. An optional responsive art-making station may be included.

Audience: adults to children (to upper elementary grades)
Capacity: Up to 10 at a time
Cost:
* Self-guided version – free with admission
* Docent-guided version – $75 per group (20% discount for members), includes museum admission for all participants
Length: 30 minutes

For more information on reservations, cancellations, and payment, see our Group Tour Policies. Tours should ideally be requested at least two weeks in advance.

Call 410-685-3750, ext. 334; or email [email protected].