Virtual History for Homeschoolers

Virtual History for Homeschoolers Registration

For our 2023-2024 Homeschoolers season, we will be offering a special series of virtual History for Homeschoolers classes. This option will feature one introductory activity to do at home and one activity we do together during a Zoom session.

The Zoom sessions will be offered the first TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY of each month, September 2023 through May 2024, 10:00-10:45 and 11:00-11:45. Class materials will be shared the Monday prior to the Zoom class.

Recommended for children ages 7 to 12. Some activities involve reading and writing. Pre-registration is REQUIRED; space is limited.

Each session includes history-related activities that focus on the month's theme through a google classroom. 

This year, we will be implementing a subscription model for our classes. This subscription will include registration for all History for Homeschooler classes, September to May. Cost for standard registration will be $72 per child, or $48 for Vermont Historical Society Members or families with three or more participating children. Parents and non-participating children are free.

Please contact danielle.harris-burnett@vermonthistory.org for alternative payment options. 

Special considerations:

• Class size will be limited to 12 students per session.
• Students are encouraged to attend the Zoom class live and with camera on.
• Classes will be recorded and made available only to registered participants.
• Students are encouraged to do the introductory activity prior to the class. Materials will be shared the Monday before the class session.

September-Environment

Tuesday September 5th OR Wednesday September 6th

Learn about the different natural resources in Vermont.

October-Archives Collections

Tuesday October 3rd OR Wednesday October 4th 

Discover how the Vermont Historical Society cares for the thousands of items in its collection. 

November-Towns

Tuesday November 7th OR Wednesday November 8th

Explore how town governments work.

December-Agriculture

Tuesday December 5th OR Wednesday December 6th

Learn about the history of Vermont farming and how it affects businesses today.

January-Architecture

Tuesday January 2nd OR Wednesday January 3rd

Examine how buildings reflect location and culture.

February-Stories

Tuesday February 6th OR Wednesday February 7th

Explore how mythology and stories explain things in the past.

March-Rocks

Tuesday March 5th OR Wednesday March 6th

Learn about the different rocks found in Vermont and the history of mining.

April-Presidents

Tuesday April 2nd OR Wednesday April 3rd

Learn about the two presidents from Vermont, Chester B. Arthur and Calvin Coolidge.

May-Vermonters

Tuesday May 7th OR Wednesday May 1st

Examine what it means to be a “Vermonter.”