Program:	Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum Tour
	Town of Wytheville, Department of Museums
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Program:	Civil War Soldier's Life
	Endview Plantation
Description:	A uniformed Civil War soldier will explore with the student’s causes of the Civil War, citizen’s reactions to the issues, the soldier’s living conditions, battles and tactics, and local events (the 1862 Peninsula Campaign). The program includes a demonstration of loading a rifled musket and presentation of reproduction uniforms and artifacts. Students will have the opportunity to model uniforms and equipment and assist the presenter with various activities.
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Program:	Patrick Henry and Virginia Events Leading to the American Revolution
	St. John's Church
Description:	Schools tours include: highlights of the graveyard, where numerous individuals prominent in Richmond and Virginia history are buried; and inside the Church, a description of the events in Virginia that led to the American Revolution and the vigorous debates of the Second Virginia Convention, during which Patrick Henry delivered his famous "give me liberty or give me death” speech. Education staff conducts the tour in support of Virginia's Standards of Learning in History and Social Sciences, VS.1, VS.4, VS.5, USI.1, USI.5, USI.6. Please contact the Visitor Center at 804-648-5015 if you are interested in making group reservations.
Contact:	Visitor Center 804-648-5015 programs@saintjohns.cc

 

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Program:	Re-enactment: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
	St. John's Church
Description:	Private Reenactment - Hear Patrick Henry's impassioned plea to "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!" in the very location that those immortal words were spoken. It is our profound hope that participating in the debate with our "founding fathers" provides a rare and tangible historical experience and makes the struggle that inspired our American Revolutionary War come to life. Your students will take part in the spirited debate over forming a Virginia militia as professional actors in Colonial attire portray 10 of our Founding Fathers including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and, of course, Patrick Henry. Supply a memory that your students will remember for a lifetime! $700
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Program:	Re-enactment: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!
	St. John's Church
Description:	Private Reenactment - Hear Patrick Henry's impassioned plea to "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!" in the very location that those immortal words were spoken. It is our profound hope that participating in the debate with our "founding fathers" provides a rare and tangible historical experience and makes the struggle that inspired our American Revolutionary War come to life. Your students will take part in the spirited debate over forming a Virginia militia as professional actors in Colonial attire portray 10 of our Founding Fathers including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and, of course, Patrick Henry. Supply a memory that your students will remember for a lifetime! $700
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Program:	Famous Americans
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	Students will gain essential knowledge of historical figures that shaped America such as Pocahontas, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Betsy Ross. They will hear about their lives and compare them to the present times. They will hear about patriotism, national symbols, and examples of good citizenship.
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Program:	Pioneer Life "My How Times Have Changed!"
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	Get a glimpse at the everyday life of early settlers in Southwest Virginia. Make a trade bead necklace and learn about bartering. Hands-on learning centers and demonstrations will include at least two of the following: * Use of a flintlock long rifle * Pioneer toys * Wool carding * Chores * Hearth Cooking in the Kitchen * Handcrafts * Butter making * Flint and Steel Fire making
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Program:	Colonial Times: The Jamestown Era
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	Hear the reasons the English came to America and the difficulties faced in founding the first permanent settlement at Jamestown in 1607. How did these pioneers interact with the Indians and their customs? What was it like growing up in Colonial times? Gain knowledge of Virginia’s history as we celebrate our 400th birthday.
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Program:	Colonial Christmas
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	In Colonial times, Christmas was a time for dancing, music, decorating with boughs of greenery, and feasting. To celebrate Christmas, the children will hear a Christmas story, sample cookies in the farmhouse kitchen, make a Christmas craft, and dance the Virginia Reel in the barn.
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Program:	If you Grew Up in George Washington's Time
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	Children’s life in George Washington’s time was very different. Children will experience the past as they attend a one-room school, write on slates, play colonial games, and even practice making make bread on a stone hearth. They will hear stories about historical figures like George Washington and Paul Revere and gain knowledge of rights and property of individuals.
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Program:	Native Americans
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	Find out about the Woodland Indian Period when Native Americans inhabited the Pisgah site. Discover the diverse customs and traditions of Native Americans and how they made fire, arrowheads, wigwams, tools, and clothing. Participate in a Native American game and hands-on activities in the life size wigwam replica.
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Program:	Simple Machines Revolutionized the World
	Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Description:	Simple machines revolutionized the way work was done and continues to affect life and economics in the 21st century. Students will be taught how tools such as the wheel and axle, incline plane, pulley, screw, and lever were used in the days if the pioneers. Learn by doing!
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Program:	Colonial Richmond
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	In this guided bus tour, students gain knowledge of life in colonial Richmond and discover some of the causes and results of the American Revolution. The tour includes a program at Wilton House that demonstrates colonial life in the Mid-Atlantic colonies from the perspectives of large landowners, farmers, women and slaves. The tour discusses key events and individuals in the American Revolution with a visit to the State Capitol.
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Program:	Dawn of the 20th Century
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	In this guided bus tour, students discover the social, economic, and technological changes in Richmond in the early 20th century. The program chronicles the period from the Reconstruction era to the early 20th century, with emphasis on industrial growth, immigration patterns and women’s rights. Choose an interior visit to either the Maggie Walker Historic Site or the Bolling-Haxall House.
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Program:	Keeping It All In Check: Civics on the Road
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	This riding tour examines the structure and powers of local, state, and national governments, the judicial system established by the Constitution of the United States, and related historic individuals. Includes a visit to the Virginia House of Delegates and the John Marshall House.
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Program:	Richmond's African American Heritage
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	During this guided bus tour, students explore the important role African Americans have played in our city and state’s history. The political and social contributions of Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Maggie Walker, L. Douglas Wilder, and Arthur Ashe are discussed. Includes a visit to the Maggie Walker Historic Site. A visit to the Black History Museum can be substituted or added for an additional fee.
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Program:	Richmond and the Civil War
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	In this guided bus tour, students examine Richmond’s role in the Civil War and major events that took place here. The tour includes visits to Capitol Square, Richmond’s Civil War Visitor’s Center and a program at either the Museum of the Confederacy or the Virginia Historical Society. The program further elaborates on the effects of war on Union and Confederate soldiers, women and slaves. An interior tour of the State Capitol can be added after renovations are complete.
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Program:	Children in the House: Growing up in the 1800's
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	Students will identify and compare differences in family life and education in 19th century Richmond. Students will also interpret photographs, primary documents and reproduction artifacts, such as toys, clothing, and textbooks. These sources reveal social and economic distinctions between genders, races, and classes. The program concludes with students participating in 19th century games.
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Program:	Greek by Design
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	A program exploring the elements of Greek and Roman architecture, art, mythology, and design as used in the décor of the 1812 Wickham House. Students will discuss the gods and goddesses, art, nature pictures, and other designs used by the Greeks and Romans in their own culture. Then they will see how those designs were used in one Richmond home. The students have the opportunity to gather, classify, and interpret information about Greek and Roman culture through an inquiry-based instructional program.
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Program:	Ancients in our Neighborhood
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	During this walking tour, students explore Richmond architecture influenced by Egypt, Greece and Ancient Rome. Students will also uncover the architectural elements that distinguish different styles, such as pediments, lintels, columns and capitals.
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Program:	Hands on Richmond History
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	Using artifacts, documents, diaries, letters, oral histories, maps, drawings, photographs, pictures, newspapers, and reproduction objects the students will engage in grade level appropriate history investigations. They will work from personal artifacts, learn about collection organization, interpret artifacts and documents, and use primary sources to better understand the past. Grades 3 - 12; Cost: $4 per student; Time: 1 hour; Available as Outreach
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Program:	How a City Grows
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	This combined riding and walking tour gives younger students an up-close look at our city. From frontier town to the capital city, students will discover Richmond’s history, geography, and architecture as well a how our city and state function.
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Program:	The Nation's Beginnings
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	During this guided bus tour, students discover what a fall line is and why it was important to Richmond’s development. Richmond’s role in the formation of the country will be discussed, including the contributions of such notable Virginians as Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. Includes visits to St. John’s Church, the State Capitol, the James River and canal sites.
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Program:	Richmond's Canals
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	This walking tour focuses on the development of Richmond’s canals in the early 19th century, demonstrating water features important to the early history of Virginia, territorial expansion, industries and the growth of the city. The program can include a ride on a Richmond Canal Cruises’ boat for an additional fee.
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Program:	African Americans in Antebellum Richmond
	Valentine Richmond History Center
Description:	Students will compare and contrast urban and rural slavery in antebellum Richmond. Students will delve into the lives of historical African-American Richmonders through artifacts and primary documents. This program includes a tour of the 1812 Wickham House where students become familiar with the institution of slavery in an urban setting.
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