School Programs at the Historic Houses

Please call (757) 333-1091 or contact jchristiansen@chrysler.org for information and reservations.

Moses Myers House Programs

Greece and Rome: From the Ancient to the Modern World
(Grade 3)
In this 90-minute program, students will explore the Classical Revival architecture of downtown Norfolk, learn about the neoclassical elements within the Myers House, and create their own plaster ornaments during a hands-on workshop. A pre-visit classroom outreach is included, as well as a trip to the Chrysler Museum of Art to view art and artifacts from ancient Greece and Rome. Cost: $5.00 per student.
SOL Connections:
English: 3.1
Art: 3.3, 3.13, 3.15, 3.16, 3.25
History and Social Science: 3.1

Norfolk 1812
(Grades 1-5, 9)
Students explore life in Federal-era Norfolk through the experiences of the Myers family, active local citizens who owned a thriving shipping business. A document-based activity enhances the program. A pre-visit classroom outreach is included. Cost: $4.00 per student.
SOL Connections:
English: 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
Art: 1.11.1, 1.12, 2.11, 2.12, 3.13, 3.15, 3.16, 3.25, 4.13, 5.15
History and Social Science: 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 1.12, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.12, 3.1, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.12, 3.13, 3.16, USI.1, USI.7, WHII.7

Sail into History
(Grades 3, 4, & 5)
An exciting three-part program of living history, sailing, and touring in which students learn about Norfolk's maritime heritage. Students will tour the Myers House, meet one of Moses Myers' mariners, and tour the Elizabeth River on the American Rover. No outreach included with this tour. Cost: $12.50 per student (75 students minimum).
SOL Connections:
English: 3.1, 4.1, 5.1
Science: 3.1, 4.5, 4.8, 5.1, 5.6
History and Social Science: 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, VS.2, USI.2, USI.7

Norfolk History Museum Programs

Norfolk History Outreach Packets
Enhance your social studies lessons with this series of CD-ROMs on topics in Norfolk history. Each packet includes background information, primary source documents, and suggestions on integrating this material with classroom activities. Available packets include:

Norfolk: Early Settlement to the Civil War SOL Connections:
History and Social Science: 1.4, 1.6, 1.7, 2.3, 2.7, VS.1, VS.2, USI.1, USI.5, USI.8, VUS.1

A New Norfolk: The Growth of a City, 1866-1929SOL Connections:
History and Social Science: VS.8, VS.9, VS.10, USI.1, USII.1, USII.3, USII.5, CE.10, WHII.8, WG.9, WG.11, VUS.1, VUS.8

The Civil War in Norfolk SOL Connections:
History and Social Science: VS.7, USI.9, VUS.7Streetscapes Over Time SOL Connections:
History and Social Science: VS.1, USII.1, USII.3, CE.1, WG.11, VUS.1, VUS.8, GOVT.1

Call (757) 333-1091 or contact jchristiansen@chrysler.org to request a packet. 


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