The cool, fall day was perfect for the HEAV Bike-a-Thon from Charles City Courthouse to Berkeley Plantation–the site of our nation’s first Thanksgiving in 1619. Visiting the historic plantation and its beautifully maintained grounds on the James River was like stepping back into another time. Some families both biked and toured the plantation–others just came [...]

In late October, beautiful fall foliage and a crisp breeze welcomed hundreds of homeschool families to the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton. Parents and students learned about the different countries from which the early settlers came–places such as Ireland, England, Germany, and Africa. Each group brought their own ways of farming and their own customs [...]

This post is part of a series titled, “Homeschool Q&A.” The series features questions we’ve received from parents on a variety of topics–and the answers! Q. In order to attend the many Homeschool Day events planned by HEAV, do you need to have an HEAV membership card to show you are a member and a [...]

If you attended the HEAV-sponsored Homeschool Day at the State Fair, please let us know what you thought by commenting below or by e-mailing office@heav.org. We use feedback to help us decide which events to offer again and to make any other needed adjustments. Your input is GREATLY appreciated! We were surprised that it wasn’t [...]

Last Wednesday (October 6), more than 1,000 homeschoolers and their parents came to the Virgina Air & Space Center in Hampton to learn about flight and space exploration. This HEAV-sponsored event included a special presentation by NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain. NASA scientists and space center volunteers also provided many hands-on stations for science experiments and [...]

Barnes & Noble Educator Appreciation Days are in process through Sunday, October 17. Educators receive a 25% discount on most resources during appreciation days (rather than the normal 20%). As an added bonus, educators get 10% off most CDs and DVDs. Simply present an Educator Discount Card (available with proof of schooling status at stores [...]

HEAV has arranged to offer Homeschool Q&A workshops at select Barnes & Noble stores next week as part of their Educator Appreciation Week being held April 10 through April 18 (see this Update item for details). Come listen to a brief overview of homeschooling in Virginia, then ask questions of homeschool veterans. Invite new homeschoolers [...]