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Teacher Resources

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center’s education department recognizes that educational and interpretive programs are our most central connection to the community. One of our primary objectives is to offer both on-site and in-school student programming that supports the Museum’s Mission and the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Our programs suit an integrated approach to curriculum delivery. Tailoring a session to your particular needs can be discussed with the museum educator before your visit. In addition to the programs detailed here, you can contact the Museum to schedule a Self-guided Tour.

Field Trips

FAMCC currently offers several field trip themes. Watch for new and exciting additions.

The Powhatan People: What was life like for the Powhatan Indians?

Through discussion of artifacts, photographs and drawings, students learn about the Powhatan Indians’ reliance on natural resources. Using interactive hands-on activities, students will learn about traditional Virginia Indian foodways, shelter and clothing. (K-5)

History SOLs: K.1, K.2, K.7, 1.7, 1.8, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.7, VS.1, VS.2, VS.3, USI.1, USI.3, USI.4

Life in a Port Town: 18th-Century Fredericksburg

What would life have been like for George Washington and others growing up in Fredericksburg? Using interactive hands-on activities, this program teaches students about the development of Fredericksburg as a port town and the lives of those that lived here. (K-5)

History SOLs: K.1, K.3, K.4, K.7, K.8, K.9, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.10, 1.11, 2.10, 2.11, 3.11, VS.1, VS.5, VS.6, USI.5, USI.6

The American Civil War: The War Comes Home

This program teaches students about the Civil War as experienced by the civilians of Fredericksburg. Using primary source materials from diaries, photographs and newspaper articles, students will explore the differences between northern and southern states that divided the country and led to secession and ultimately war. (4-5) History SOLs: VS.1, VS.7, USI.1, USI.9

A Constitutional Crisis? The Civil War and our Founding Fathers

The cause of the Civil War was a culmination of many issues: slavery, westward expansion, the balance of power between state and federal governments. Using primary source documents and critical thinking, students will examine the causes of the war as debated by the Founding Fathers. (8-12) History and Social Studies SOLs: VS.1, VS.7, USI.1, USI.7, USI.8, USI.9, USI.10, VU.6, VUS.7

Self-Guided Tours

Teachers may choose to lead their own Museum visits. Bookings are essential for self-guided visits to ensure adequate exhibition space for students. Please review Visitor Information for additional information.

Museum on the Move

LET US COME TO YOU! Energize your history curriculum by bringing our museum educators to your school! The Museum offers in-school presentations that are designed to bring local history to life through the use of primary source documents and artifacts. Students will benefit from a museum experience right in the classroom. FAMCC understands that field trips are often difficult to arrange, so museum staff is ready to come to you. Choose one of the above programs, and we will arrange to visit your classroom. $125 per grade level.

Hands-On Travel Trunks

Enhance your students’ museum visit or Museum on the Move program by using our learning trunks in your classroom. Pre- and post-visit activities available. $15.00 per classroom level.

Support Materials

The Museum’s programs and resources for educators introduce teachers to the Museum’s permanent and special exhibitions, and help teachers of all subject areas and grade levels find connections to the collection.

Plan your visit

Although the Museum learning experience is based on observation, a pre-visit activity introducing vocabulary, history or background information can greatly enhance your class trip. Included are pre-visit materials that contain suggestions about preparing students for a Museum visit.

Digital History

Our online educational companion will focus on deepening the visitor’s knowledge through interaction with primary resources, commentaries and museum collections. This site will display selected historical and contemporary information pertaining to the Fredericksburg region and its inhabitants. WATCH FOR THIS EXCITING ADDITION!