Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days
UPCOMING HOMESCHOOL DAYS DATES:
- September 11- 26, 2021
- February 26 – March 6, 2022
- September 10 – 25, 2022
During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can discover history brought to life at a special discounted rate. Join us to visit the historic sites where Revolutionary ideas were shaped, meet the tradespeople whose craftsmanship supported the War for Independence, and so much more. Use our virtual tours, educational videos, activity sheets, and behind-the-scenes blogs to supplement your visit.
Colonial Williamsburg also offers exclusive pricing year round for homeschool groups of all sizes in addition to a wide variety of books, DVDs, and teaching resources. Look for more information on group tours here, or for Customized Guided Tours, homeschool planning, or to make reservations call 1-800-228-8878 or email groupsales@cwf.org.
Special Admission Rates for Homeschoolers
Colonial Williamsburg admission includes access to all Historic Area exhibition buildings, trades, and our two world-class art museums. Take advantage of these special rates for Single-day and Multiday tickets. They are available only to homeschoolers during our special homeschooler days.
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Home Educator Lessons in Survival with Edith Cumbo
Discover what family meant to those in the Black community, both free and enslaved, and how education was a means to survival.
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Behind the Scenes at the Barn for Home Educators
Explore Colonial Williamsburg’s modern stable and carriage facilities to meet some of our animals and view the various vehicles owned and operated onsite.
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Home Educators Loquacious Lucy, Queen for a Day
Lucy, a gregarious and loquacious enslaved child, learns that her best friend has been sold. Her father must teach her hard lessons about slavery and the pride of her ancestors.
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Mother Goose's Riddle and Rhymes Tour for Home Educators
Explore Williamsburg using familiar riddles and rhymes along with bits and pieces like a stub of candle or a hank of wool.
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Religion in Education with Patrick Henry: Home Ed
Deliberate with Patrick Henry on the question of “freedom of religion” in the founding of our new nation.
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Home Educators Private History Walking Tour
Your group's private guide will lead your family through town to learn more about what it was like to live in the 18th century.
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Home Educator Basic Rudiments with Gowan Pamphlet
Come and learn the ABCs of basic education to children, and the young at heart, in post-war Williamsburg. Meet one of America's unsung nation builders, Gowan Pamphlet.
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Home Ed Apprentice Experience
Through family-friendly activities, learn what it meant to be an apprentice in the 18th century.
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Student Activity Stations
Learn different aspects of the 18th century with our educational activity stations.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
Additional Resources
STEM for Homeschoolers
Bring the 18th-century into your home classroom with a recent STEM-packed livestream. Join Historic Interpreter Mike Romero to discuss 18th-century navigation and how those skills were critical to the local economy and Williamsburg's survival. He discusses the tools and processes available in the 18th century, how they have changed since then, and how Williamsburg was an important hub in maritime commerce. Use this resource packet to conduct a navigation activity at home!
Pre-visit and Post-visit Activities
Whether you are planning a trip to Williamsburg or need resources for your classroom instruction, colonialwilliamsburg.org provides activities, lessons, distance learning opportunities, and tools to communicate with your colleagues.
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Contact Us
For more information on Customized Guided Tours or to make reservations:
By mail:
School, Youth & Adult Day-Group Sales
Attention: Group Arrivals Building
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Post Office Box 627
Williamsburg, VA 23187-1776
For more information, call 1-800-228-8878 or email groupsales@cwf.org
Programs and prices are subject to change without notice. Pricing effective from January 1 - December 31, 2021.