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HistoryConnects

The Virginia Historical Society uses Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) to reach students across Virginia and the nation! Take your students on a virtual field trip and learn about history through an interactive and hands-on history program led by a museum educator. Learn more about this program! | FAQ

Artifact of the Month - Coming Soon

Reinforce history lessons and also the use of technology in the classroom all at the same time! Have a museum educator discuss an SOL-related artifact to your class once a month using Elluminate, iVisit, or Skype.
No charge during the introductory period!

Stories at the Museum - Coming Soon

The Virginia Historical Society uses Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) to offer special educator-led readings of books related to a historical topic. Before the program, an educator will send you a PDF of a craft activity related to the text that you and your class can create in the classroom to reinforce the topic. Use IVC equipment, such as Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, Elluminate (Blackboard), iVisit, or Skype to connect to a fantastic learning experience!
No charge during the introductory period!