2011 Teachers Open House Days
Don't miss our Annual Teachers Open House
Free Single-day Admission for Teachers
Please join us on one of the upcoming dates.
Reserve your place in history
Telephone:
1-800-228-8878
Free single-day admission for those who can show teacher ID, union ID card, or school’s letterhead; and discounted admission for friends and family members.
Teachers can choose the day
that works for them
October 7, 8, or 9
We offer some of the most amazing and unforgettable tours and programs designed for field trips. On these days, we invite you to come experience it firsthand. From the political unrest to the daily routines, you will learn the story of how our nation began.
Find connections that link our classroom with yours.
Our incredible student programs are a shining example to our strong commitment to history education. They’re designed to complement the state and national Standards of Learning (SOL). And the best part? You can experience it all because Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area is conveniently located to neighboring cities and states.
Click here for more detailed information on School and Group Tours.
Single Day admission provides access to Historic Area exhibition sites, including the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, Great Hopes Plantation, art museums, and Revolutionary City® programming.
Teachers may purchase discounted tickets for friends and family during the Teachers Open House Days for $7.50 per person, ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under are free. Please call 1-800-228-8878 for additional information and payment for guest.
Teachers Open House 2011 Itinerary
| Friday–Sunday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Registration/Check-in Group Arrivals Building 107 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
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| Friday–Sunday | 9–9:30 a.m. | Open House Orientation Visitor Center West Theater *Be sure to attend |
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| Friday–Sunday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Explore Historic trades and sites View Suggested Sites |
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| Dine at an 18th-century inspired tavern | |||
| Enjoy one of the many family evening programs | |||
Suggested Sites to Visit in the Historic Area
The following topics are those most often addressed in the United States History Content Standards. The suggested sites are those that most often address the topics listed.
Colonial Economy
Trade Shops, such as the Blacksmith, Cooper, and Silversmith
Cultural Diversity of Early America and Virginia
Domestic Sites, such as the Randolph and Wythe houses and Great Hopes Plantation
Virginia’s Role in the American Revolution
Government Sites, such as the Capitol, Magazine, and Revolutionary City Scenes
Colonial Life and Culture
Trade Shops, such as the Apothecary and Joiner. Domestic Sites, such as the Geddy and Powell houses. The Governor’s Palace.
Responsible Citizenship
Domestic Sites, such as the Wythe and Randolph houses. Government Sites, such as the Capitol.
Online Reservation Form: 2011 Teachers Open House
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