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During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can discover history brought to life at a special discounted rate. Step into the 18th century with hands-on history, immersive experiences, and expert guides who bring the past to life. Students won’t […]
Explore the U.S. Constitution at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown! Try your luck at a 250th-themed escape room! Then create a civics-inspired community art project and share your ideas for the next amendment.
Join us at the Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds in Windsor for the Isle of Wight County Fair! September 17-20, 2026 motorsports entertainment vendors agriculture and lovestock heritage foods arts & crafts Rodeo Pageant car show hay bale decorating demolition derby seafood […]
Full of exciting, engaging lessons and activities set amongst our one-of-a-kind museum collection, students are sure to have fun learning. Whether it's a focus on STEM, history, social studies, or even art, our Museum educators will provide an unforgettable learning experience for every student.
At the culminating event for Constitution Week, families will explore stories from the signature VA250 exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation. Guests will have the opportunity to engage with our Constitution Week activities as well as […]
**Free & Open to the Public** Hear powerful stories of triumph and tragedy from Norfolk’s African American community. Explore the stories of triumph and tragedy that shaped Downtown Norfolk’s African American community. From the resilience of local leaders to the […]
The American Revolution provides the backdrop to the dramatic lives and wartime correspondence of Continental Army General Henry Knox and and his young wife, Lucy Knox. In collaboration with TheatreCNU, Dr. Denise Gillman directs museum performances of selected readings of […]
Downtown Suffolk's historic Cedar Hill Cemetery is a 32-acre expanse, rich in history and natural beauty. Once the 18th century farm of John Constant, Cedar Hill is now the final resting place for historical figures, politicians, and soldiers-many of whom […]
Exactly one-hundred years before the Declaration of Independence, a group of rebels marched on Virginia’s capital and burned it to the ground in an attempt to depose a government they saw as elitist. Though the rebellion would fizzle after the […]