Education
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
Higher Education Resources
The Certificate in Public & Nonprofit Leadership for Veterans 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 online 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. Registration is underway through November 30 for the next session, which runs from January 15 to June 18, 2021.
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Stories of the Brave: Malquist Oral History Project
Since opening in the fall of 2018, we’ve been capturing the audio history of our nation’s Veterans. We’re partnering with WOSU Classroom and The Stewart Malquist Fund to promote sharing these oral histories with students to honor our nation’s Veterans. Students in grades 5-8 will explore these oral histories and create a poetic narrative published into an eBook.
K-8 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
9-12 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.
American History
American Government
Modern World History
Contemporary World Issues
English Language Arts
Meet VEC 001 (Veterans Education Carrier)
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Women in the Military
Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of women in American and military history. Experience these stories in your classroom at home. View our Women in the Military PowerPoint from our VEC 001.
African American Military Pioneer
Col. Charles Young was the third African American to graduate from West Point Military Academy in 1889 and the first African American Colonel in the U.S. Army. Learn more about his accomplishments in our blog, Colonel Charles Young: African American Military Pioneer. Photo: U.S. Army
Celebrate Flag Day
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 and commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. Download two fun worksheets below to learn more about the Stars and Stripes.
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.
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