From cultural museums to immersive historical experiences, our History & Education sections brings you the best from across the nation.
In 1972, The General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) gathered for their 17th meeting in Paris. One goal of this conference was to establish a list of historically and culturally important world sites. The...
For history buffs and eager students alike, these five travel destinations are crucial additions to any historically rich travel bucket list.
Located 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile at 875 North Michigan Avenue, 360 CHICAGO offers breathtaking views of Chicago’s skyline, Lake Michigan and more. 360 CHICAGO is an observation deck that allows school groups to see the city in a way like never before....
In the heart of the nation's capital, surrounded by prominent historical buildings, sits the famous Madame Tussauds. Here, students and visitors of all ages can stand face-to-face with all 45 U.S. presidents—from George Washington to Donald Trump—and learn about what...
Trying to imagine how life might have been or how people lived their everyday lives in the past is no easy task. Sure, you could read a history book, watch a documentary or visit a museum, but none of these so perfectly immerse you in historical life like a trip to...
Planning student field trips is hard work. Figuring out where to take your students and how to keep them engaged in the subject material is a demanding task in and of itself. As the instructor you want to keep the trip fun while also being educational, and it is hard...
The Past Comes Alive at Colonial Williamsburg Imagine being completely immersed in an entirely different time and place: traveling back to the dawn of America at Colonial Williamsburg, located in the former capital of Virginia, where dreams of American independence...
Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and across the street from Central Park, the perfectly situated American Museum of Natural History is a tourist hub for visitors from all over. The museum is divided into several wings, each of which houses a different exhibition...
Field trips are essential to any curriculum because of their unique ability to inspire students’ interest in the class material and to provide a sense of relatability that you simply can’t find in a textbook. Students will return from these eight destinations with a...