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Colonial National Historical Park
For Teachers
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Colonial National Historical Park (NHP) has been providing educational programs for students K-12 since 1974. Focusing on Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOLs) requirements, Colonial NHP offers educational programs for both Jamestown (the site of the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America) and Yorktown (the site of the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War).
Groups can take advantage of either classroom-style programs or ranger-led walking tours, either of which can be reserved for available weekdays from October through May. There is a $30.00 fee for each program.
Groups unable to take part in a ranger-led program can explore either historic site on their own. Although Colonial NHP is a National Fee Area, educational institutions are eligible for an entrance fee waiver. For more information about Colonial's Educational Programs and how to obtain an Educational Entrance Fee Waiver click on the more link to the right.
Fee Waivers
The Teacher–Ranger–Teacher (TRT) program provides opportunities for teachers to connect to the resources in a national park. Teachers develop lesson plans based on their park experience for use in the classroom and parks.
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![Archaeologist digging at Historic Jamestowne Archaeologist digging at Historic Jamestowne](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080925221118im_/http://www.nps.gov/ner/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/COLO_APVA_Dig.jpg) Plan Your Field Trip A field trip to Historic Jamestowne begins with good planning and more... | |
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Did You Know?
In 1604, disgusted with his subject’s use of tobacco, King James wrote a scathing commentary entitled A Counterblast to Tobacco. He considered tobacco “hatefull to the nose, harmefull to the braine, dangerous to the lungs.” Yet this golden leaf became the cash crop saving Jamestown from oblivion.
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Last Updated: September 25, 2008 at 11:26 EST |