Looking for Virginia Studies Civil War activities? The Civil War was one of the most interesting times in Virginia history. Not only was Virginia home to the capital of the Confederacy, but it was the only state to remain permanently separated after the Civil War. Teaching the Civil War can be challenging as you navigate issues such as slavery and extreme violence. But, there are many ... Read More about Virginia Studies Civil War Lessons and Activities

It’s exciting that so many people and events from Virginia played a significant role in founding the United States. Many of the Founding Fathers came from Virginia and the United States’ founding documents were inspired by documents created in Virginia. With so much history here in our state, there are lots of great activities to incorporate into your Virginia Studies lessons when teaching your A ... Read More about Virginia Studies Lessons: A New Nation

A rebellion, war, and liberation… these provide the perfect combination of ingredients to get students excited about history! In this post, you’ll discover 8 Virginia Studies American Revolution activities to help build that excitement. *This post contains affiliate links. Looking for more SOL-aligned activities and resources? Sign up for the Virginia teacher newsletter! Stamp Act ... Read More about 8 Virginia Studies American Revolution Activities