Educational Livestreams from Historical Sites
Virtual Learning for Kids
Bring history to life for your kids with educational livestreams from top historical sites across the United States. From learning about the daily lives of early immigrants to exploring the secrets of maritime navigation, there’s something for every curious mind.
Fort Ticonderoga
Step back in time to the Revolutionary War at Fort Ticonderoga. Watch costumed interpreters demonstrate military life and witness live musket firings. Join oxcart demos and hearth cooking presentations to immerse your kids in the past.
The Henry Ford
Head to The Henry Ford for virtual visits and live Q&A sessions with museum curators. Explore the history of American industry and transportation. Engage with kid inventors from across the country and learn about their innovative creations.
Mount Vernon
Discover the world of George Washington through Mount Vernon’s weekday livestreams. Explore his mansion, learn about historical events with teachers and parents, and wander the tranquil grounds.
Tenement Museum
Dive into the immigrant experience at the Tenement Museum. Take a virtual field trip to an early 20th-century Jewish immigrant apartment, learn about street peddlers, and participate in family-friendly time capsule making lessons.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
Transport yourself to the 18th and 19th centuries at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living history museum in New Mexico. Watch videos of costumed interpreters demonstrating daily activities like raising goats, gardening, and weaving.
Monticello
Tune in to Monticello’s livestreams to meet a costumed Thomas Jefferson interpreter. Explore his house and gardens, and engage in discussions about architecture and agriculture. Kids can learn about 19th-century education and participate in historical cooking lessons using produce from Jefferson’s own gardens.
This is the Place Heritage Park
Visit the spot where Mormon leader Brigham Young first saw the Salt Lake Valley. Join costumed interpreters at This is the Place Heritage Park for tours and hands-on demonstrations of frontier skills like wool-dying.
Colonial Williamsburg
Step into the 1700s at Colonial Williamsburg. Experience live interactions and electronic field trips every weekday. Interact with Cherokee leaders, ask questions to historical figures like Patrick Henry, and learn about archaeology from experts.
Mystic Seaport Museum
Embark on a nautical adventure at the Mystic Seaport Museum. Watch lectures on maritime navigation, learn how to draw sea birds, and discover the stories of famous boats like the Gerda III.
Additional Educational Opportunities
- Virtual Field Trips: Take your kids on virtual tours of historical sites without leaving home.
- Live Q&A Sessions: Engage with museum curators and experts in real-time to ask questions and deepen your understanding.
- Historical Cooking Lessons: Learn how to prepare dishes from the past, using recipes and techniques that were used centuries ago.
- Time Capsule Making: Create time capsules with your kids to preserve their experiences and insights for future generations.
- Ask the Educator Videos: Get answers to your burning questions about history from knowledgeable museum educators.