Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg March Events! Your Good Neighbors Pass, Annual Membership, day pass or museum ticket will get you into the The Hennage Auditorium located inside the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Only the Weekly Workshops have a $5 fee (see at bottom of this post) Due to COVID-19Continue Reading
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days for 2021
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days! Colonial Williamsburg invites homeschoolers and their families to experience revolutionary educational opportunities. Discover history brought to life and meet the people who contributed to the founding of America. 2021 HOMESCHOOL DAYS DATES: February 20-28, 2021 September 4- 19, 2021 During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can discover history broughtContinue Reading
Hermitage Museum – the perfect day adventure and Admission is FREE for the rest of 2021
Hermitage Museum – FREE Admission for 2021 Museum Admission is FREE through the rest of 2021 Now this one is a little out of the Williamsburg area but definitely worth the drive. How do I know? I was married at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk under the huge magnolia tree in the back overlooking theContinue Reading
Homeschool Programs 2021 at Virginia Living Museum
Homeschool Programming for 2021 The Virginia Living Museum offers homeschool programs for all ages (Pre-K through 12) with monthly 45 minute programs. Programs run from 10am-10:45am. This year each program will be limited to eight family groups so everyone attending must register at once. All programs are taught by the museum’s professional educators and include a self-guidedContinue Reading
American Indian Interpretation – select days in Jan, Feb and Mar 2020 at Colonial Williamsburg
American Indian Interpretation Events at Colonial Williamsburg Select days in Jan, Feb and Mar 2020 at Colonial Williamsburg Native nations came to Williamsburg regularly in the 18th century to discuss matters of trade, warfare, and diplomacy. Explore the diverse cultures of Native peoples striving to preserve their traditional way of life and learn about theContinue Reading
York River State Park Self-Guided First Day Hike and Photo Contest
COVID-19 update: For the safety of park visitors and employees, all guided programs have been cancelled due to the guidelines of only 10 or fewer people allowed per gathering because of Covid-19. The park is open for self guided hikes and bike rides. Please take a moment to read this important park update. Last Update: Dec. 26, 2020 TheContinue Reading
Fall Family Education Program at Jamestown Settlement & the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Fall Into History November 9-20, 2020 “Fall Into History” at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and experience a new way for families to explore 17th- and 18th-century Virginia history with a blend of in-person educational programs, virtual learning activities and access to a guided tour with a museum educator. Enjoy specialContinue Reading
Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg, James City County and York County, Virginia!
Best places to fish, rent a canoe, kayak, boat and launch a boat in Williamsburg area Williamsburg, James City County and York County have amazing historical locations but they also have some of the most beautiful places to fish and boat. If you are looking for a place to fish with family and friends –Continue Reading
Virginia Archaeology Day at Historic Jamestowne – Sat., Oct 17, 2020
Virginia Archaeology Day at Historic Jamestowne 10/17/2020 from 9:00am – 5:00pm This Saturday Oct. 17th Historic Jamestowne Celebrates Virginia Archaeology Month. Witness the moment of discovery, tour the site with an archaeologist, and visit the Archaearium. All programs are included with admission to Historic Jamestowne. Admission tickets valid the day of this event can be purchasedContinue Reading
Fall 2020 Learning Pods at Virginia Living Museum
The Virginia Living Museum is offering a safe learning space in a small group setting for grades K-5 in week long learning pods from September 21 through November 20, 2020. Weeks will alternate between NNPS/YCSD and HCS/WJCC to accommodate virtual meet up days. Learners should arrive with the following supplies for the week which includes a fullyContinue Reading
Virginia Living Museum Online Educational Resource for Pre-K to 5th Grade
VLM Educational Resource Page Virginia Living Museum has a free Educational Resource Page for Pre-Kindergartens to 5th Graders to help extend learning at home. You will find activities, experiments, animal videos, and much more! Click HERE to go to VLM Educational Resources page
The 2020-2021 School Year’s Most Important Lesson
The 2020-2021 School Year’s Most Important Lesson Written by Madeline Vann, NCC, M.Ed. at White Cloud Therapeutic Services Many of us are approaching this school year with a sinking feeling in the pit of our stomachs and a long list of questions. What are the kids going to learn in this new virtual learning environment? How willContinue Reading
Family Academy: Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom
Tools for Success in the Digital Classroom Wednesday, September 30, 2020 from 6-7pm Middle and High school students will use Canvas, StudentVUE, Office365, and other learning platforms this school year. Join us to learn tips and tricks to help support your child’s remote learning experience and get answers to frequently asked questions. Register, visit wjccschools.org/parentacademyContinue Reading
Best Playgrounds & Parks in Williamsburg, James City County & York County Virginia
Williamsburg Playgrounds and Parks Looking for the Best Parks & Playgrounds in Williamsburg and the surrounding areas? Need to get the kids outside? Here is a list some parks in the Williamsburg, James City County and Yorktown area. Parks may include playgrounds, bike trails, fishing, kayaking and even Park Ranger guided events. Just need a fewContinue Reading
Girl Scouts Love Virginia State Parks – Self Guided Patch Program Sept 11 – 13
Girl Scouts Love State Parks This weekend Girls Scouts can earn a patch on self guided tour or earn a patch by participating in any ranger led or volunteer program offeredduring the GS Love State Parks weekend. Here is more info on the program Here is the link to the downloadable self guided tour forContinue Reading
One Day Visit to Colonial Williamsburg – Hour by Hour Guide for Families
A Day in Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg released an hour by hour guide for July and August. Now you don’t have to waste time figuring out what to do. With so much stress this summer take one thing off your plate. Follow their guide or mix it up and create your own timeline. You mayContinue Reading
OC Academy K-9th Grade Tutoring Program Now Registering – One Child Center for Autism
One Child Center for Autism is offering a tutoring program for children with developmental differences and their siblings to help them accomplish their school assignments and learn the school curriculum this fall. The OC Academy is for kids in grades Kindergarten through 9th Grade. Sessions will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Tuesday andContinue Reading
Learn about Canvas the platform students will use this fall – Register Now
Parent Academy Webinar for Canvas Register today to attend the very first Parent Academy Webinar on August 26 at 6PM. Tour Canvas and ask questions about the learning platform middle and high school students will use this fall. Register Here If you are unable to attend the online meeting, the event is being recorded andContinue Reading