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SOL Tours

Tours of our award-winning exhibition, The Story of Virginia, are tailored to meet the requirements of grade-specific SOLs. Choose a comprehensive tour of the exhibition, or treat a topic in more depth. Either option allows students to explore the triumphs and tragedies of the history of the commonwealth and the nation.

Bone fishhook From Native American Virginia to the Present
• Maximum 75 students | 90 minutes
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George Washington From Native American Virginia to the Civil War
• Maximum 50 students | 60 minutes
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R.E. Lee From Native American Virginia through the Civil War
• Maximum 50 students | 60 minutes
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Lila (Meade) Valentine From the Civil War through the Twentieth Century
• Maximum 50 students | 60 minutes
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Booker T. Washington The Civil Rights Movement in Virginia
• Maximum 25 students | 60 minutes
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U.S. flag Grade-specific tours of The Story of Virginia can be designed for each grade level with special emphasis on African American history, women's history, government, economics, or primary sources.
• Maximum 50 students | 60–90 minutes | Request this tour | FAQ

Magnifying glass Solving History's Mysteries explores archaeology and historic architecture in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources' exciting discovery lab.
Maximum 30 students | 60 minutes | Request this tour | FAQ

Tours can also be arranged for temporary exhibitions (maximum 30 students).
Current exhibits | Future exhibits
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