Learn & Explore!

Education is at the core of our mission. Whether you are a history enthusiast, student, or educator, we have many ways you can engage with Virginia's incredible story, whether taking your students on a field trip or browsing through 16,000 years of Virginia history with our online learning resources.

Learning Resources

Detail of a map showing coastline with two ships and a whale

May

This Month in History

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May 24, 1624

King James I dissolves the charter for the Virginia Company of London.

This places Virginia under direct control of the crown as the first royal colony in English history.

Explore Time Periods

16,000 BCE to 1622 CE

A Land of Opportunity: Creating Virginia

1623 to 1763

A Distant Dominion

1764 to 1824

From British Colony to American State

1825 to 1860

Challenge of a New Century

1861 to 1876

Civil War and Reconstruction

1877 to 1924

Virginia in the New South

1925 to Today

Dynamic Dominion

The Story of Virginia Interactive Timeline

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is pleased to present our interactive Story of Virginia timeline. The timeline brings together digitized primary sources from our collection and the Library of Congress, including text, audio, and video that places Virginia's story within the greater framework of the history of the United States.

Engage with Virginia History on our YouTube Channel

Banner Lectures

Featuring distinguished speakers presenting on a variety of important topics, our Banner Lectures are a great way to take a deep dive into the many stories of the Commonwealth.

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Curators at Home / Curators at Work

In this series, the VMHC curatorial staff uncovers the real stories and real people behind historical dates, revealing treasures from our collections that the public seldom get to see.

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Movie Mythbusting with VMHC Education

In this series, the VMHC Education Team “mythbusts” some fan-favorite historical films, chatting about what’s true and what’s not while making some interesting connections to our collections.

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Unleash Your Creativity with Virginia History

Color Our Collections

Download coloring pages featuring items from our collection, and then share your finished pieces with us on social media!

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Museum of You

Learn the basics of curating by developing an exhibition about yourself with this activity packet, including VMHC staff examples and guides for students.

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Pieces of History Puzzles

Explore our collections through a variety of digital puzzles. Time yourself, change the number of pieces, and more.

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Featured Events

Featuring award-winning speakers, tours, and family activities for all ages and interest levels. To browse all upcoming events, please click through to our calendar.

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