See Freedom
Speak Teacher
Institutes
(By Registration Only). An Institute Targeted for Teachers of US II & VA/US History from Middle and High School.
Presented by the Virginia War Memorial in partnership with National D-Day Memorial, National Museum of the Marine Corps, Valentine Richmond History Center, Virginia Aviation Museum, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, and the Library of Virginia.
- Aligned with the Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning (SOLs)
- Eligible for relicensure points
- NO registration fee
- Learn of additional resources for the classroom
- Examine history first hand
- Exposure to multiple historic venues
- Complimentary lunch
Vietnam
Thursday, June 28 (Richmond - Virginia War Memorial)
"Air Operations in Vietnam"
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: CDR Paul Galanti, USN (Ret.) – Ex-Prisoner of War
*A tour of the Virginia Aviation Museum is included.
Thursday, August 9 (Triangle – National Museum of the Marine Corps)
"Marine Corps in Vietnam"
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Colonel Dick Camp, USMC (Ret.) – author, LIMA-6
WWII
Wednesday, June 20 (Richmond - Virginia War Memorial)
"WW II Roundtable"
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Guest Speakers: WW II Veterans – The Greatest Generation
Tuesday, July 17 (Richmond - Virginia War Memorial)
"The Homefront"
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Dr. Walter J. Griggs, Jr., Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University and historian
*A tour of the Richmond Valentine History Center is included.
Wednesday, July 25 (Hampton – Hampton Roads Naval Museum)
"Hampton – A Vital Port"
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: J. Michael Cobb, Curator, Hampton History Museum and author, FORT WOOL: STAR – SPANGLED BANNER RISING
Monday, July 30 (Bedford - National D-Day Memorial)
"A Mighty Endeavor"
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker: D-Day Veterans – The Greatest Generation
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