Teacher Programs

Teacher Workshops

Throughout the year, the Valentine offers free teacher professional development opportunities to K-12 teachers in the Richmond region.  Below you will find Summer 2023 workshop opportunities.  All participants will receive a Valentine membership and a certificate of professional development hours.   Registration for Teacher Programs will open March 17th.

Figures of Freedom Walking Tour – June 20 |9:30 – 11:30am
Step into the past in Shockoe Bottom, one of Richmond’s oldest historic districts, to explore the struggles for freedom that helped shape America.

Jackson Ward Walking Tour – June 27 | 9:30 – 11:30am
Explore the diversity of one of city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Explore murals, revitalized buildings and historic homes and learn the neighborhood’s rich history.

Museum Collections in the Classrooms: PBL at the Valentine – June 29 | 10am – 12pm
Hear about how schools in the region are inviting the Valentine into their classroom to dig deep in to our region’s stories. Learn about how you can integrate primary sources and project based learning into your classroom so students can explore community history.

Ancients in the Neighborhood and Greek by Design – July 11 | 9:30am – 12pm
During this walking tour Richmond’s Court End neighborhood, teachers explore Richmond architecture influenced by Egypt, Greece and Ancient Rome.  Following the tour, teachers will invited into the Valentine Wickham House to view neoclassical interior design.

Fall Line River City: Exploring Freedom in Revolutionary Richmond – July 18 | 10am – 12pm
Learn how the Revolutionary War impacted three Richmonders and investigate primary sources related to their lives. Explore what freedom meant in 1776, in 1865 and what it means today.

A Hamilton Connection: The Traitor, the Judge and the Attorney – July 27 | 9 – 12pm
Offered in collaboration with the John Marshall House, this workshop will explore how the Treason Trial of Aaron Burr placed the focus of the nation to Richmond, Virginia, to see how Chief Justice John Marshall would decide the fate of former Vice President Aaron Burr.  This program will begin at the John Marshall House and end at the Valentine Museum Wickham House. Snacks will be served.

Three Objects, One Story Gallery Walk– August 1 | 10am – 12pm
Learn how The Valentine uses objects to tell stories about our community and how you can use this method in the classroom to develop your students’ historical literacy skills.

Don’t see something you’re looking for? We will be happy to arrange a professional development program for your group! (Five teacher/ administrator minimum to schedule.) Email education@thevalentine.org for more info.