National Veterans Memorial and Museum

At the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, we bring American history to life by connecting students to the powerful personal stories and firsthand experiences of our Nation’s heroes. We strive to be a valuable educational resource for students K-12, college scholars , and educators at all levels, offering comprehensive programming that engages learners and shares stories of service and sacrifice.

K-12 Curriculum

Connecting educators and students to the Veteran experience through stories and artifacts that educate and inspire is a great way to teach students using oral histories. Resources and lesson plans provide educators an opportunity to bring museum content to the classroom. Lessons can be used pre- and post-museum visit and we encourage educators to download those below.

Grades PK – K: The American Flag
Grades 1 – 3: George Washington
Grades 1 – 3: The Fourth of July
Grades 4 – 5: The State of Ohio
Grades 4 – 5: The War of 1812
Grades 6 – 8: Kevlar
Grades 6 – 8: The Civil War

Meet VEC 001 (Veterans Education Carrier)

An interactive, remote-controlled unit designed to engage students. It houses historical video clips (Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech) and military artifacts K-12 students can handle to better understand the Veteran experience. VEC 001 was sponsored by the Battelle Memorial Institute and created by the museum education team in partnership with Matt Hatcher and his team, who work out of the Idea Foundry.

Higher Education Resources

The Certificate in Public & Nonprofit Leadership – Veterans program is a collaboration with The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs and sponsored by the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation. It is a unique opportunity focused on providing leadership education to those who have recently left the military, those about to leave the military or individuals who work with Veterans. It is a graduate-level program where participants acquire six credit hours that are transferable to any of the graduate degrees at the Glenn College. Scholarships are generously provided by Battelle. Our online course is expected in the Fall of 2020.

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum - Higher Ed Curriculum

Group Tours

Planning a field trip for your class? We offer guided tours for groups of 10 or more with a discounted admission rate, a dedicated entrance and other group privileges. Reservations are required and should be made at least four weeks in advance.

Schedule a Group Tour