The Salem Museum is pleased to announce the return of Homeschool Days for the 2024-25 school year. Homeschool Days will take place monthly for students ages five and up, giving students an opportunity to explore local history this semester.

Students will learn interesting stories from our past, and get to hold pieces of history in their hand. Each program will include an hour of hands-on history instruction and group discussions, followed by a scavenger hunt to encourage exploration of the Salem Museum’s exhibits. The schedule is designed to give participants an opportunity to get to know other students.

Programs will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00am and 2:00pm, with a new topic each month.

RSVP in advance is required. The fee is $4 per student per session. All parents/ teachers/ chaperones are free. Registration for Museum members is free. Please call 540-389-6760 or email [email protected] to register.

This year's topics include:

Life 200 Years Ago, November 20
Have you ever wondered what the Roanoke Valley was like in the 1800s? Come discover how different life was long ago.

Civil War in Virginia, December 18
Join us to explore why Virginia was important during the Civil War. Learn what daily life was like for soldiers and their families back at home.

Immigration to the Roanoke Valley, January 15
Have you ever wondered about the people who settled in the Roanoke Valley in the 1800s?  Come discover where they came from and what their lives were like.

The Great War and the Roanoke Valley, February 19
World War I had a big impact on local families! Join us to learn how local people influenced WWI both at home and in Europe.

Roaring '20s in southwest Virginia, March 19
In the 1920s America had an explosion in money and fun!  Come see how local people were living in the 1920s.

World War II and the Roanoke Valley, April 16
World War II impacted everyone in the Roanoke Valley.  Join us to learn how the War affected local people at home and overseas.

State and Local Government, May 21
Have you ever wondered how local governments work?  Learn about civics and why our area has two independent cities inside of a large county!