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 studentsĀ on a field trip or browsing through 16,000 years of Virginia history with our online learning resources.

Explore Time Periods
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 thatĀ 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
FeaturingĀ distinguished speakers presenting on a variety of important topics, our Banner Lectures are aĀ great way to take a deep dive into the many stories of the Commonwealth.Ā
Curators at Home / Curators at Work
In this series, the VMHC curatorial staffĀ uncovers the real stories and real people behind historicalĀ dates, revealing treasures from our collections that the public seldom get to see.Ā
Movie Mythbusting with VMHC Education
In this series, the VMHC Education TeamĀ āmythbustsā some fan-favorite historical films, chattingĀ about whatās true andĀ whatās not while making some interesting connections to our collections.Ā
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 anĀ exhibitionĀ about yourself with this activity packet, including VMHC staff examplesĀ and guides for students.Ā
Pieces of History Puzzles
Explore our collections through a variety of digital puzzles. Time yourself, change the number of pieces, and more.
Featured Events

The Emotional History of Slavery in Virginia

The Pale Blue Eye

On Great Fields

Acquisitions Year in Review

For Educators
Learn about classroom resources, distance learning, field trips, professional development, and more.

Learning Resources
Browse educational videos, activity packets, student webinar archives, and more.

Virginia History Day
Explore all the details for this annual history competition for students in fourth through twelfth grades.