Coastal Virginia-Hampton Roads
Field Trips

Step on the very ground where America began in Historic Jamestowne. Visitors can explore the James Fort site with experienced archaeologists, park rangers, and educators who help bring the past to life.

The 28-acre Hunt Club Farm raises chickens, goats and other livestock and features  a petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides and fall fun at the corn maze.

The Huntington Park Rose Garden include 74 varieties of roses and provide informational tours of the garden to learn all about roses with the landscape services staff.

The Hurrah Players is Virginia’s Leading family theatre company with quality, family-friendly performances and an exciting schedule of live theatrical productions for your students.

The five James River Plantations bring visitors back in time to experience one of the earliest settled areas of America addressing colonial education, social courtesies, Native Americans, slavery, and agriculture.

Offering year-round programs, group rentals, and retreats, the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is the perfect destination for groups visiting the Historic Triangle!

The Elizabeth River Project’s Dominion Energy Learning Barge is the world’s first floating wetland classroom, teaching the children of the river environmental stewardship actions and showing how to make the Elizabeth River healthier!

At the Mariners’ Museum and Park, home to a replica of the ironclad ship USS Monitor and artifacts recovered from her shipwreck, explore over 90,000 sq. ft. of gallery space with figureheads, ship models, paintings, and more.

The Muscarelle Museum of Art collection spans over 5,000 works of art, spanning many continents and historical eras, including colonial American and English art, Japanese art, and original prints and drawings from the 15th century through modern times.

Experience a STEM to STERN adventure at Nauticus! Explore interactive exhibits and programs, walk the historic decks of the Battleship Wisconsin, and sail along the Elizabeth River. Outreach Programs: Hampton Roads.

Naval Station Norfolk, supporting the US Atlantic Fleet, is one of the largest naval bases in America. Visitors can take a 45 minute tour to see aircraft carriers, destroyers, amphibious assault ships.

Visit the home of Joseph Thomas Newsome, the first African-American attorney in post-Civil War Newport News. Honor the legacy of Mr Thomas thru remembrance of African American history and culture.