Textbooks and worksheets can only take students so far. In the Richmond Region, the lesson keeps going — into a forge, a Civil War soldier’s camp, a working science lab. For educators planning their next field trip, Richmond offers a destination where nearly every...
At Colonial Williamsburg, archaeologists, historians and other experts actively uncover the past to better inform the future. Where some see patches of ordinary ground, they see opportunities for discovery. Beneath this ground, they continuously uncover new chapters...
For educators and student travel planners looking to create meaningful, memorable experiences, the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia offers something truly unique: a living classroom where history is not just told—but experienced. Located just...
Richmond, Virginia sits at the crossroads of American history, civic ideals, and hands-on learning, making it a natural fit for student groups seeking substance and context. Conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 64, the...
There is nothing like it. Just ask Scott Towns. Mr. Towns wears many hats at Ovilla Christian School in Ovilla, Texas, but his role as a U.S. History teacher is the one that brings him to Richmond, Virginia each year. The annual class trip to Historic St. John’s...
