Virginia

Looking back through the eons, they’ll get to know the first inhabitants of our state – their lifeways and their accomplishments. From there, they’ll begin a march through recorded history, beginning with European exploration and settlement and ending in the 21st century. All the touchstones of our history are here: From Jamestown to John Smith and Pocahontas. From Yorktown to Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Washington. Key people and events of the Civil War? Absolutely. They’re here too, along with places of note like Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, and more.

Future naturalists will want to ponder the many images of Virginia’s natural beauty, while history enthusiasts will enjoy all the excerpts from primary documents. Those who fancy travel in their future will want to pick out future destinations from among the many historic restorations included here. At the same time, learners interested in our social history will find more than a handful of events and thought-provoking questions to consider. Add to that, images and information about events that kids’ grandparents may have firsthand knowledge of. All this is the tip of the iceberg that is our Virginia.