Valentine Board Minutes, October 1902
Collections in the Classroom
Grade Level
Elementary, High, Middle
Time Period
1900-1950: Early 20th Century
Resource Type
Engagement Activity, Post-visit material, Pre-visit material, Primary Source
Download Collections in the Classroom: Valentine Board Minutes, October 1902 (pdf)
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- What is the role of a museum in a community?
- Describe how museums help educate students.
CONTEXT
In October of 1902, the Valentine Museum Board adopted two resolutions concerning students and education. The first resolution is to establish that the museum is an important partner to schools and colleges in Richmond. The second resolution is to open the museum up to all teachers and their students in the city and invite them to come to the museum to use as an additional learning opportunity.
