The last day of programming at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute is really a half-day. After things get wrapped up at the site, I'll be headed back to the airport in Richmond and flying back home. Sleeping in my own bed is an incentive to get home on this night, and I'll turn right around and drive to Washburn, Missouri, to preach for the church of Christ on Sunday morning.
Day 6: A New Nation / Graduation
Supporting Questions:
• What does it mean to be an American?
• As Americans, what role do we have in carrying forward the founding ideals or changing them?
7:00 a.m. Checkout and Breakfast Williamsburg Woodlands
8:00 a.m. Travel by Bus to Historic Area
8:15 a.m. Rights and Controversies Debate Capitol
On May 15, 1776, a group of men met in the former House of Burgesses to determine Virginia’s future. Should Virginians remain subjects of the British Crown or become citizens of a new nation? Recreate the debate on independence and see if your decision matches theirs.
9:15 a.m. Break and Travel
9:30 a.m. Meet a Person of the Past Lodge Conference Center
Character interpreters portray historical figures associated with eighteenth century Williamsburg who made significant contributions to the American story. Meet an interpreter who helped shape their time, and whose legacy continues to influence and inspire American ideals.
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Graduation Lodge Conference Center
• Reflection: What does it mean to be an American?
• Final teacher collaboration / lesson plan ideas
• Donor recognition
• Credit information
• Certificates
11:45 a.m. Group Photo
12:00 p.m. Departure
