Homeschool families seeking special rates for a colonial living history field trip close to home, look no further. Twice a year, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation offers homeschool families a chance to revolutionize American history in its spring week-long event scheduled for February 20 through March 5, 2008. Registration begins January 15, 2008. According to event coordinators, information should be posted online as well.

Colonial Williamsburg Home Educators Week
Cost/Person (ages 6 and up): $5/1 day, $8/2 days, and $11/3 or more days. Before you go, be sure to engage your kids online with period-related games and activities, or prepare for the event and download curriculum materials (lesson plans and research material) for enhanced learning opportunities.

For a neaby extended excursion, check out the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. Often, reduced rates are offered to encourage homeschool families to visit while in the area. Information was not available at press time. Call (888)593-4682 to inquire about possible reduced rates, packages, and registration information for homeschool families. Before you go, get a head-start with Curriculum Materials available online.