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Capitol Square Walking Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This guided walking tour explores Capitol Square’s history, architecture and monuments.

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Ancients in the Neighborhood Walking Tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On this walking tour through Richmond’s Court End neighborhood, students explore Richmond architecture influenced by Egypt, Greece and Ancient Rome. Stops include (but are not limited to) the 1812 Wickham House, Capitol Grounds, Egyptian Building and Monumental Church.

Combine with our Greek by Design program for an in depth look at neoclassical architecture in the 1812 Wickham House!

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Era Explorations: Segregation/ Integration (Outreach or virtual!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students will explore the realities of Jim Crow and the segregation and integration eras in the Greater Richmond area by examining the figures and disputes that shaped national change.

Program objectives: Students will work with primary source documents, newspaper articles and photos to examine the impact of segregation, integration and the Civil Rights Movement on Richmond citizens.

 

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Era Explorations: WWII Homefront (Outreach or virtual)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students will explore primary sources from the World War II home front, including themes of women in the workforce, rationing and the role of propaganda. Discover that victory was the result of efforts by men, women and children and the influence of icons, industry and marketing.

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Era Explorations: The Great Depression (Outreach)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this Era Exploration program, students explore the effects of the Great Depression in Richmond. By investigating primary sources, including local news article and photos, students will learn about the the economics and programs of the Depression era, and how they still resonate today.

Program Objectives: Students will analyze the cause of the Great Depression, its impact on Richmonders and features of the New Deal.

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Era Explorations: Richmond in Black, White and Gray (Outreach or virtual)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Examine the Civil War in Richmond through primary sources from the lives of the free and enslaved, as well as the Union and Confederate from before, during and after the war. In this  program, students analyze images of artifacts, photographs and other primary sources produced during this period of American conflict.

Essential Questions: What was it like to live in Richmond before the Civil War? How did life change in Richmond during the Civil War? What challenges did Richmond residents face at the end of the Civil War?

 

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Fall Line and Freedom (Onsite or virtual)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tour the Valentine galleries and learn how the Revolutionary War impacted three Richmonders. Explore what freedom meant in 1776, in 1865 and what it means today. Learn how portraits can serve as primary sources and discover more artifacts from the Valentine collection that may be useful in your classroom as you explore Colonial America and Virginia.

Program Objective: Students will analyze primary and secondary sources, and apply social science skills to understand major events and history makers that shaped Richmond, State and National history.

Includes pre-visit materials and videos that provide supplemental content and activities!

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Richmond Spies (Outreach, onsite or virtual)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During this program, students will learn about spies who lived and worked around the Richmond region especially during the Civil War. Students will learn about Mary Jane Richards, Elizabeth Van Lew, and the lives of soldiers and enslaved individuals during the Civil War. They will also discover how spycraft influenced the outcomes of people’s lives during this time period. Pre-visit materials will prepare students to analyze and discuss different primary sources and artifacts.

Program Objectives

  • Explore the lives of Mary Jane Richards and Elizabeth Van Lew and their roles in Richmond during the Civil War.
  • Discuss the conditions of soldiers and enslaved individuals during the Civil War.
  • Analyze and interpret artifacts and primary sources.
  • Create a link between past and present by comparing artifacts and primary sources to items used today.

Includes pre-visit materials and videos that provide supplemental content and activities!

 

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Greek by Design (Outreach, onsite or virtual)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students identify Egyption, Greek and Roman elements in the 1812 Wickham House, Valentine galleries and throughout Richmond architecture, reinforcing concepts and culture through hands-on activities and fables. Join us onsite and combine with Ancients in the Neighborhood for a walking tour of Richmond’s neoclassical architecture!

Program Objectives: Students will identify elements of neoclassical architecture and design in the Wickham House and will examine classical ideas that influenced early American life and culture.

Includes pre-visit materials and videos that provide supplemental content and activities!

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Powhatan People Virtual Tour (Outreach, onsite or virtual)

During this program students will learn about the Powhatan people who called the Richmond region home prior to colonization. Students will learn about Pocahontas, Chief Powhatan and the Virginia Indians’ use of natural resources. Pre-visit materials will prepare students to analyze and discuss a mystery object used by the Powhatan.

Program Objectives:

For 2nd Grade – Students will focus on natural resources, the settlement of Europeans and colonization of Virginia.

For 4th Grade- Students will focus on the Powhatan Indians as one of three Indian language groups in Virginia, Algonquin (Powhatan), Siouan, and Iroquoian and will identify and locate current state-recognized tribes.

Includes pre-visit materials and videos that provide supplemental content and activities!

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