The Richmond History Center's educational programs explore Richmond's past through artifacts, exhibition tours and hands-on activities . History Center visitors range from school children to senior citizens.
School Groups
A variety of programs designed to support the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning offer children the opportunity to gain an appreciation for Richmond’s past. Led by trained History Center teachers, programs are available, both in-house and through outreach. Browse our program listing to find one that suits your classroom!
View or print the 2008-2009 School Offerings brochure. (PDF)
RESERVATIONS: :(804) 649-0711 ext. 317, education@richmondhistorycenter.com |
Historic Richmond Tours for Students
Historic Richmond Tours guided bus and walking tours are available for grades three through high school. All tours are designed to support the Virginia Department of Education’s Standards of Learning and all Historic Richmond Tour Guides are well-trained and extremely comfortable working with diverse student populations. Many tours include visits to historic sites such as the State Capitol, St. John’s Church, the Museum of the Confederacy, the Maggie Walker House and Hollywood Cemetery. Tour offerings include The Nation’s Beginnings, Richmond’s African-American Heritage, Ancients in our Neighborhood and Richmond and the Civil War. Custom tours may also be arranged.
Girl Scout Programs The History Center offers four programs that cater to Girl Scouts. Find one that will help your troop earn badges!
Teacher Resources
Important information on resources availabe for teachers from the History Center.
Adult Group Programs
Adult programs explore many of the same concepts as the children’s programming but are tailored to more advanced levels of learning. For adults, the History Center’s curriculum seeks to expand a person’s appreciation of Richmond’s past.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS - 2008
Download the Summer 2008 flyer (PDF).
Focus on Fabric - Children view the costume and textile collection and use fabric scraps to make their own special pin.
The Shape of Our House - With the Wickham House (1812) as a backdrop, children will discuss the differences between old and new homes and take home a drawing of their own house.
Whose Hat is That? - Hats tell us a lot about the people who wore them. Wearing some of our hats will help the children learn about those people from the past. Children create their own hat to take home..
History Mystery - Children examine a reproduction of a squirrel's nest to determine what life was like in the past and create their own nest to reflect life at their home.
Posters Off the Wall - Using vintage posters such as "Rosie the Riveter," children determine the purpose of posters from our collection and create their own.
Wish You Were Here - Before email and cell phones, people sent postcards. Children examine postcards from our collection and create their own.
Don't see your favorite program? These past programs are still available:
- Hoops and Hopscotch
- Picture the Past
- Recycled Sculpture
- The Three Sisters
- Whatchamacallits & Thingamajigs
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