Hands-on, interactive, SOL-based school programs are offered at the Lynnhaven House (1725) and Francis Land House (circa 1805) for students grades K through 4th throughout the school year, Tuesday through Friday. Reservations for school programs must be made at least two weeks in advance of visitation. Call 757-460-7591 for reservations.
The Virginia Beach Historic Houses educational programs directly support teachers' SOL-based instructional needs. Whether in your classroom or onsite at one of our historic houses, students will experience unique, hands-on programming that brings the history of southeastern Virginia to life. Field trips to the Francis Land House or the Lynnhaven House include two 20-minute thematic, hands-on programs, as well as a tour of the historic house.
The Powhatan Indians
Students will learn about the Powhatan Indians that inhabited the Tidewater Region. Themes include natural resources, food, clothing, housing and trade. Particular emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences between Powhatan life and how people live in modern times, as well as the responsibilities of different family members.
- SOLs: K.2, K.6, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7, VS.1, VS.2, USI.1, USI.3, USI.4
Farm Life in Colonial Virginia
Students will learn about life on a typical farm in colonial Virginia. Themes include reasons for English colonization, the tobacco economy, indentured servitude, jobs of the family and the role of enslaved people.
- SOLs: K.2, K.6, 2.8, 2.9, 3.7, VS.1, VS.3, VS.4, USI.1, USI.5, VUS.3
Economics in Colonial Virginia
Students will explore the economics of the early colony with particular emphasis on early industries, farm production, the tobacco economy, trade and the barter and credit system.
- SOLs: 2.3, 2.8, 2.9, 3.7, VS.1, VS.3, VS.4, USI.1, USI.5, VUS.1, VUS.3
Government in Colonial Virginia
Students will learn about the early government and its formation. Themes include the first General Assembly, the role of Virginia in establishing a new nation, elections, and the importance of leaders such as George Washington, George Mason and Thomas Jefferson.
- SOLs: 1.2, 2.11, 3.10, 3.11, VS.1, VS.5, VS.6, USI.1, USI.6, CE.2, VUS.1, VUS.5
Plantation Life
Students will explore what life was like on a Virginia plantation after the Revolutionary War. Themes include the use of resources, simple machines and the role of enslaved people on the plantation.
- SOLs: K.1, K.2, K.6, 1.1, 2.3, 3.7, VS.1, VS.4, USI.1, USI.8, VUS.1, VUS.3, VUS.6