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Book a Field Trip to the VHS

Education is at the core of the Virginia Historical Society's mission. Take your students on a field trip through history with a visit to the VHS, or participate in a virtual HistoryConnects program. Learn more about educational opportunities for teachers and students below.

I love the VHS and feel like it is a terrific and worthwhile field trip.

4th grade teacher, Hanover County

Enhance your classroom experience with these online features:

Virginia History Day

Virginia History Day is a history competition for students grades six through twelve.

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Field Trips

Learn about the tours and programs we offer to visiting school groups.

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HistoryConnects

Take a virtual field trip to the Virginia Historical Society today. Connect with a VHS educator directly from your classroom.

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The Story of Virginia Digital Timeline

Explore Virginia's history through an interactive timeline.

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Professional Development

Learn more about our programs for teachers.

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Educational Videos

Explore our educational videos.

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Teaching with Photographs

"Teaching with Photographs" is designed to be used by both teachers and students.

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Linking to Our Past

Linking to Our Past showcases some of the VHS collections that help document the African American experience in Virginia.

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Notable Dates in Virginia history

Turn back the pages of the calendar and learn about notable dates in Virginia history.

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Education Internships and Awards

Learn about the VHS awards given to teachers and students who have made an impact on history education, and education internship opportunities available at the

Find out more about Education Internships and Awards

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