Virtual Field Trips

Virtual Field Trips

Bring America's historic cities directly into your classroom

The American Battlefield Trust's Virtual Field Trips bring travel adventures in iconic, historic cities directly into your classroom. Each virtual experience includes viewing historic sites, artifacts, and "meeting" special guests, historians and experts in the field. These virtual trips combine great history with the latest technology and high production to create a compelling experience always accessible online.

Each Virtual Field Trip includes a customized Lesson Plan and an engaging mix of quizzes, biographies, articles and other supporting resources to encourage further learning about the historic city.

Map The Next Adventure For Your Classroom

Explore our selection of Virtual Trips Trips on the map below.
Boston Virtual Field Trip
An Exploration of this Revolutionary City

Virtually explore Boston's first 100 years. Visit the USS Constitution, Buckman Tavern, the Old North Bridge, and numerous other sites associated with this revolutionary city!

Charleston Virtual Field Trip
From the American Revolution to the American Civil War

Virtually explore Charleston's history from the days of the American Revolution to the outbreak of the Civil War. Visit Fort Sumter, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon and other sites associated with this historic city!

Jackson Square, New Orleans, La.
New Orleans Virtual Field Trip
A Visit to Some of the Most Iconic Spots in the Big Easy

Virtually explore the history of New Orleans from the days of the city's founding through its involvement in World War II. Visit Chalmette, the National World War II Museum, the Cabildo and other sites associated with this historic city!

This is a painting of ships sailing into Baltimore's harbor.
Star-Spangled Banner Virtual Field Trip
A Virtual Visit to 1812 Baltimore

Visit some of the most iconic sites associated with the famous action in Baltimore and at Fort McHenry. Learn more about the creation of our National Anthem and about the Star-Spangled Banner.

Vicksburg National Military Park at sunset
Vicksburg Virtual Field Trip
Explore the Gibraltar of the South

Virtually explore the battlefield and city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Take to the Mississippi River, trek the streets of the city, and explore Vicksburg National Military Park with leading experts on this virtual visit. 

East Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg National Military Park, Pa.
Gettysburg Virtual Field Trip
The Most Famous Small Town in America

Virtually explore the battlefield and city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Trek the streets of the town and explore Gettysburg National Military Park with leading experts on this virtual visit. 

Lesson Plans Align Your Virtual Adventure To Standards

Each of these Virtual Field Trips features a free lesson plan! 

Get off the beaten path and explore primary sources, local history, biographies of historic residents and more. These lesson plans are aligned to Common Core Standards and the National Council for Social Studies Standards, making them easy to align and incorporate for your students' interests and learning. 

Find these lesson plans through the video pages above or the direct links below.

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