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Outreach programs
These presentations are designed especially for elementary and middle school students. Topics include Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians; the African American experience; westward movement; Civil War; and Virginia at the turn of the 20th century.

SOL Tours
Tours of our award-winning exhibition, The Story of Virginia, are tailored to meet the requirements of grade-specific SOLs. Choose from a comprehensive highlight tour of the entire exhibition, or delve into a specific topic.

Hands-on History
Our "History Boxes" contain reproductions of artifacts, diaries, letters, documents, and photographs. Topics include Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians; the African American experience; westward movement; Civil War; and Virginia at the turn of the 20th century.

E. Claiborne Robins, Jr., Teachers Institute
Held each summer, this program will immerse a group of selected teachers in an intensive one-week study of Native American culture before the contact with European powers.This year's institute was held July 7–11 and took a multi-disciplinary approach in exploring Native American societies.

Wyndham B. Blanton Scholars Forum
The forum is designed to bring together high school students with nationally renowned history scholars. Named in honor of a former president of the historical society, the 2008 Blanton Scholars Forum featured the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns.