Drawn to History: Teaching with Editorial Cartoons

Bring the art and history of editorial cartoons into your classroom with this free educator webinar inspired by the special exhibit Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin & The Art of War. Explore the life and work of World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin and discover engaging strategies for using editorial cartoons, comics, and other visual sources in the classroom.

Through interactive activities and classroom-ready resources, educators will explore practical approaches for analyzing historical context, perspective, symbolism, satire, and visual storytelling with their students.

For more information, please email the Teacher Programs Team at teacher.programs@nationalww2museum.org.

Powhatan History & Culture

Explore the history and culture of the tribes of the Powhatan paramount chieftaincy. We'll examine both tribal lifeways and governance during the 17th century and the present-day circumstances of Virginia’s recognized tribes.

While this program will be of interest to all educators, it will be especially helpful for Virginia teachers seeking content to help teach the 2023 Virginia Standards of Learning.

Bacon's Rebellion in Virginia: Motives, Outcomes, and the Myth of the First Revolution

Bacon's Rebellion, the explosive 1676 uprising that rocked the Virginia colony, has long been framed as a prelude to the American Revolution. But was it really? This presentation explores the complex motives behind Bacon's Rebellion, as well as the ways in which it shaped Virginia's future.

DelMarVa Annual Advancing Digital Learning Symposium

Building on the momentum of the first two Advancing Digital Learning Symposiums, the 3rd Annual Advancing Digital Learning Symposium will spotlight the critical intersections of futures literacy, digital learning research, and digital wellness. This year’s gathering will continue to convene educators, researchers, innovators, and community leaders committed to preparing learners and organizations for an increasingly complex and hyperconnected landscape.

In collaboration with the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), the 2026 symposium will be offered in a dynamic virtual format to expand access and participation nationwide and globally.

African Americans in the 18th Century

Explore how the transatlantic slave trade, along with the lives of free and enslaved Africans and African Americans in 18th-century Virginia, developed from the social, legal, religious, and economic structures established in the 17th century. We’ll focus on cultural perspectives and the diverse forms of agency individuals used to pursue freedom and citizenship rights.

“More Dead Than Alive”: Prisoners of War During the American Revolution

As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, the focus tends to be on the leaders of the American Revolution and events such as battles and acts of rebellion. Little attention is paid to the prisoner of war (POW) experience. This session will explore the little-known, complex, and, at times, unsettling history of POWs during the American Revolution.

“A Clog on Every Movement:” Camp Followers and Interdependence in the Continental Army

Dive into the world of women and children who followed the Continental Army and discover their vital yet controversial roles through powerful primary sources. Join us as we unpack the tensions between camp followers, officers, and George Washington himself, revealing the push and pull between military discipline and everyday survival.

Public Archaeology and Cultural Preservation

What role does archaeology play in helping us learn about material culture and in shaping the preservation and protection of cultural heritage? Learn more about laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and NAGPRA, which influence the way we care for and interpret our shared history.