Robert E. Lee surrenders the Army of Northern Virginia to Union general Ulysses S. Grant at the McLean farm house at Appomattox Court House, essentially ending the Civil War.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Pieces of History Puzzles
Explore our collections through a variety of digital puzzles. Time yourself, change the number of pieces, and more.
History Education
Learn about classroom resources for history and social studies teachers.
Virginia History Day
Explore all the details for this annual history competition for students in fourth through twelfth grades.
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.