Military History

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Virginia, exploring seven presidential homes, visiting national landmarks and enjoying traditional colonial food at the historic Michie Tavern.

Explore historic battles through the lens of archaeology and discover what new developments have revealed about these conflicts, all from your laptop or tablet.

Alongside scholars and local experts, find out how the history, architecture, cafés and cuisine makes these two regions both so unique and both so distinctly French.

Immerse yourself in the story of WWII in Oxford, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the outbreak of the war through lectures and expert-led speaker discussions.

Learn about Lincoln’s legacy as you explore his home and significant sites in his life and political career. Meet engaging interpreters along the way who bring history to life.

Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about the events and significance of the Battle of El Alamein.

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about the opening phase of the battles of World War II in North Africa.

Immerse yourself in historic Virginia with scholars, instructors and historians as you explore Colonial Era history from the founding of Jamestown to the end of the Revolutionary War.

Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. (ET)/ 10 a.m. (PT), for a one-hour lecture and Q&A about the sites and people of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Dive deep into the story of the Civil War as you learn about John Brown’s raid in Harpers Ferry, the Emancipation Proclamation in Sharpsburg and the war’s turning point in Gettysburg.

Follow in the Revolutionary footsteps of George Washington from Philadelphia to the Delaware River, visiting a battlefield, national landmarks and his tactical headquarters on the way.

Relive one of our nation’s most defining moments as you join experts to learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, experiencing the museums, monuments and culture of this historic site.