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The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, 490 Tregedar St, is holding a Homeschool Day on Friday, November 6, 10am-2pm. Geared for ages 5-15. One hour break at 11:30 a.m.; feel free to bring lunch. Programs will be held in the museums as well as outdoors on the Historic Tredegar campus.
In “A Woman's War,” students will learn about the exciting roles of such women as Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, and Harriet Beecher Stowe; they will also make a quilt square.
In “Common Soldier,” an interactive, living history program, students will explore life in camp on the drill field, the march, and the all-too-real battlefield.
In “The Cannon's Roar,” students will use historically accurate equipment to role-play an eight-member artillery, gaining in the process a better understanding of the importance of cannon and the necessary mathematics involved in their use.
Finally, in “Stations,” students will be given time at several learning stations to try their hands at a variety of additional activities related to the Civil War era.
Cost: $2/homeschool student. Call to ask about pricing for young children and adults. Please call ahead to register so the organizers will be able to divide the groups ahead of time. Contact Jenny Didas at (804)780-1865, ext. 23.

The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers is holding a seminar on Homeschooling and College Entrance on Wed, Nov. 11 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Get all the information you need to plan a successful high school experience and negotiate the college admissions process. Sessions include Homeschooling the High School Years, Transcripts without Tears, College Admissions Q & A, Investigating Opportunities for Financial Aid and Community College Education for Homeschoolers. Join experienced homeschool parents and college representatives from The University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Shenandoah University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Tech, as well as the Assistant Director for Financial Aid for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and representatives from Virginia's community college system.
Contact VaHomeschoolers for more information.

The Mariners' Museum 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, is holding the following homeschool programs:

Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Download a copy of the registration form from their website and mail or fax the completed form to the address or number listed below. You can also register over the phone by calling (757) 591-7743. Registration Deadline is September 11.For more info. contact Armalita Holley ph. (757) 591-7743.

The Virginia Air and Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, has the following homeschool programs:

RSVP to Swee Hart.

HEAV is holding the following Homeschool Success Seminar at the HEAV Office and Resource Center, 2248-G Dabney Rd:

How to Begin Homeschooling: What You Really Need To Know! Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 , 1-5pm. Are you thinking about homeschooling? Get your questions answered and use the information from this seminar to prepare for a successful homeschool experience! What are the first things you should do to get started? What does the law say? Where can you get curriculum? What kind of records should you keep? Where can you get help? Maximize your success with practical ideas from Yvonne Bunn, a veteran homeschool mom who has helped thousands of families begin homeschooling.

Cost: $20/HEAV members; $25/non-members; spouses are free, as always. Childcare: Not available. Register online or by calling the HEAV office at (804) 278-9200. Registration is limited to 40 seats. Registration is available at the door, but pre-registration will guarantee a seat and allow us to notify you of any schedule changes or space limitations. Call (804) 278-9200 for more information.

Colonial Williamsburg will again hold its Homeschooler Experience in February 2010. Learn about running a household and preparing foods, colonial diversions and pastimes as well as education and apprenticeships at the Benjamin Powell House. This original 18th-century site will open exclusively for spring participants in our Homeschooler Experience. Explore our shops of our various tradespeople, such as the Blacksmith, Cabinetmaker, Silversmith, Milliner, and Tailor, to find out what kind of work you might have done once you finished your apprenticeship.
$5 per person (adult or child). Children 5 and under admitted free. For more info, call 1-800-228-8878, or print out ticket order form.

Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center will again hold their Homeschool Program in February 2010. Your homeschool students will love discovering the sights and sounds of the 17th and 18th centuries while learning about their nation’s history. And you will love the variety of curriculum-based education programs offered for a range of grade levels – all taught by trained museum educators.
Register in advance to ensure a place ph (757) 253-4939 and preregister for hands-on programs and guided tours (by 5pm 3 business days prior to program/tour). Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.

The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers is holding its 2010 Conference and Resource Fair on March 12-13 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Planning is underway and the 2010 Conference is shaping up to be a fabulous event with a great speaker lineup and more family programming than ever. This conference promises a weekend full of information, resource and fun! If you are interested in helping out with this fantastic event, contact VaHomeschoolers.

Homeschoolers and Historic Houses will be held again in March 2010 at Agecroft Hall and Wilton House Museum. It offer homeschoolers an opportunity to explore America’s colonial and British roots during this special day-long program. The Homeschoolers and Historic Houses program will include tours of both museums, up-close and hands-on study of reproduction artifacts, historic games and more. Students will discover what life was like in England during the Tudor and Stuart years of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and be able to compare these discoveries with life in Virginia during the eighteenth century.
Cost per student is $8 (ages 8 & older); $4 (ages 3-7); free for ages 2 & under; cost per adult is $8.
Advanced Registration Required; call Jill Pesesky at Agecroft Hall at (804) 353-4241.

The Richmond Area Homeschool Graduation for 2010 will be on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Swift Creek Baptist Church in Midlothian. This is a formal, cap and gown ceremony limited to 60 graduates. Parents must participate in the planning and execution of the event. A $50 deposit is required at the time of sign up; total cost should be less than $150. Participation is on a first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Wendy Routhier.

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