Student Programs
The Valentine offers hands-on, interactive student programs and tours that enhance classroom instruction and make history come alive! All programs are compatible with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements and led by Valentine Educators and Guides. At this time, the Valentine is not currently offering onsite group programs or tours. We are offering outreach programs, as well as virtual museum visits. Read more below or email education@thevalentine.org. In the meantime, check out our Virtual Valentine page for online student resources.
Virtual Museum Visits
The Valentine’s virtual museum visits offer the opportunity for students and teachers to experience our collections from home or the classroom in real time. Join one of our Valentine Educators on a live exploration of the museum’s galleries and historic home, designed to engage young learners and connect to your curriculum. Explore our virtual offerings below or or use the filter to search for programs by grade.
Wickham House Virtual Tour
Experience a customized virtual Wickham House tour in real-time built to meet your groups needs and interests.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, k, prek
SOL(s): K.1, K2, K3, K4, 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, VS.1 USII.1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.10, 3.1a, b, e, g, 3.3, 3.5, VUS.6d
Mapping History Makers Virtual Tour
In this virtual program, students utilize map skills while learning about Richmonders who shaped local and national history.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 3, 2, 1
SOL(s): 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.10, VS.1a, VS, 2e, VS.3g, VS.5b
Powhatan People Virtual Tour
Join us for a virtual tour, as we learn more about the Powhatan people who called the Richmond region home prior to colonization.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 4, 2, k, prek
SOL(s): 2.1a, 2.3, 2.7, VS.1f, VS.2
Era Explorations: Richmond in Black, White and Gray Virtual Program
Examine the Civil War in Richmond through the lives of the free and enslaved, Union and Confederate, and through the lens of prolific photographers.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 8, 7, 6
SOL(s): VS.1, USI.1,USI.9, VUS.1, VUS.7a
Era Explorations: WWII Homefront Virtual Program
Examine the WWII home front including women in the workforce, rationing and the role of propaganda.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 8, 7, 6
SOL(s): USII.1, USII.7
Era Explorations: Segregation/ Integration Virtual Program
Explore the realities of Jim Crow and the segregation and integration eras in the Greater Richmond area and the figures and disputes that shaped national change.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 8, 7, 6
SOL(s): USII.4c, USII.7b, USII.9a, VUS.8d, VUS.13c
Analyzing Richmond’s Monuments Virtual Program
In this virtual program, students will discuss the nature of public memory and engage in critical thinking related to this timely topic.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
SOL(s): VS.1, VS.8, USII, USII.3, USII.4, CE.1, VUS.1, VUS.7, GOVT.1, GOVT.3, GOVT.9
Civil Rights Richmond: Housing Discrimination & Redlining Virtual Program
Using primary sources and archival materials, students will explore how local examples of redlining and housing discrimination impacted Richmond.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 12, 11, 10, 9
SOL(s): USII.1, USII.4, USII.6, VS.1, VS.8, VUS.1, VUS.8, VUS.10, VUS.14, GOVT.1, GOVT.9
Ballot Battle: Women’s Suffrage Virtual Program
In this virtual program, students will discuss the nature of public memory and engage in critical thinking related to this timely topic.
Program Type: school programGrade(s): 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6
SOL(s): USII.1, USII.4, CE.1, CE.3, VUS.8, English 6.6, 6.7,7.6, 7.7, 8.6 and 8.7
