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<strong>Yorktown</strong> Victory Center<br />
History Is Fun for “Groups of All Ages” at <strong>Yorktown</strong> Victory Center<br />
Enhance your group’s experience by viewing the film, touring gallery exhibits and outdoor<br />
living-history areas, or participating in a hands-on program. See a rare broadside printing of<br />
the Declaration of Independence dating to July 1776. Adult and multigenerational groups may<br />
consider a Legacy Learning Program or Guided Sampler Tour. Student educational groups choose<br />
from a variety of curriculum-based guided tours and hands-on programs — all taught by trained<br />
museum educators and adapted to specific grade levels and designed to meet Virginia Standards<br />
of Learning/U.S. History standards. Educational videos, lesson plans, essays, and information about<br />
Scout, homeschool and teacher training programs are available at www.historyisfun.org.<br />
GROUP VIsITs<br />
Guided Tour I Visitors explore life during the American Revolution, its impact on the diverse people<br />
of America and the development of the new nation. Participants will handle reproduction objects,<br />
explore history through provocative questions, talk with costumed interpreters and experience<br />
living-history areas. (2 hours)<br />
Hands-On History Educational Program I A structured tour and hands-on activities offer a deeper<br />
understanding of the American Revolution and appreciation of life in the 18th century by exploring<br />
historical topics through role-playing and examination of illustrations and reproduction artifacts.<br />
Programs include: Colonial Life, Life of a Private, Colonial Medicine or Revolutionary Virginia.<br />
(2½ hours)<br />
Guided Sampler Tour I Tour gallery exhibits and living-history areas. (1 hour)<br />
Legacy Learning Hands-On Program I Adult and multigenerational groups (50% adults) participate<br />
in a one-hour classroom program (Life of a Private or Colonial Medicine) followed by a guided or<br />
self-guided tour of gallery exhibits, film and living-history areas. If you like, arrange to have a meal<br />
during the classroom program.<br />
Self-Guided Visit I View the film and tour gallery exhibits and living-history areas. (2 hours)<br />
Group Reservations I Call 757-253-4939 or toll-free 888-868-7593 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br />
www.historyisfun.org<br />
Attractions/ Entertainment<br />
Group Tour Planner I 2012<br />
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