Virtual Student Experiences
Can’t visit us in person?
Let us bring Kentucky history to your classroom through a free Virtual Student Experience (VSE)! Throughout the school year, we offer a variety of virtual sessions on diverse topics. Be sure to check our calendar below to discover what might spark your student’s interest.
VSE Calendar
Select the Virtual Student Experience that interests you for more information.
2/9/2026 - A Journey Through Time: 12,000 Years of Kentucky Homes (Grades K-2)
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026; 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Join the Kentucky Historical Society for an exciting and interactive Virtual Student Experience (VSE) on Monday, February 9, 2026! This FREE event is designed for elementary students in grades K-2. Students will explore how Kentucky homes and communities have changed over time by comparing your home with those from the past!
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2/9/2026 - Innovation & Industry in Kentucky (High School)
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026; 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Let the Kentucky Historical Society help spark student ideas with a virtual tour of the Great Southern Exposition. Students will learn how social and economic changes in Kentucky at the turn of 20th century inspired innovation and fueled industrial momentum!
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2/23/2026 - Black History in Kentucky (Middle & High School)
Date: Monday, February 23, 2026; 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Join the Kentucky Historical Society for an exciting and interactive Virtual Student Experience (VSE) on Monday, February 23, 2026! This FREE event is designed for students in middle and high school.
Help students commemorate Black History Month with the Kentucky Historical Society by experiencing our exhibit, A Kentucky Journey. Students will hear stories of resilience from the Kentucky frontier through the Civil Rights movement and see the impact Black Kentuckians had on our state’s history.
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2/23/2026 - Behind the Scenes: Textile Version (High School)
Date: Monday, February 23, 2026; 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Join the Kentucky Historical Society for an exciting and interactive Virtual Student Experience (VSE) on Monday, February 23, 2026! This FREE event is designed for students in high school.
Ever wondered what secrets lurk behind those mysterious "Staff Only" signs at a museum? In this VSE, we will have the opportunity to explore just that! Led by a museum professional, students will gain access to our object storage to see our treasure trove of Kentucky artifacts!
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4/13/2026 - The Old State Capitol: Classical Inspirations (Middle School)
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026; 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Join the Kentucky Historical Society for an exciting and interactive Virtual Student Experience (VSE) on Monday, April 13, 2026! This free event is designed for students in grades 6-8. Students will explore and be inspired by the architectural marvels of the Greeks and Romans, just as Gideon Shryock was when designing the Old State Capitol!
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4/13/2026 - Civics in Action (Grades 3-5)
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026; 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Join the Kentucky Historical Society for an exciting and interactive Virtual Student Experience (VSE) on Monday, April 13, 2026! This free event is designed for elementary students in grades 3-5. Get your students ready for a civic journey! We will tour the Old State Capitol and learn the basics of Kentucky’s government.
CLICK HERE to register your class!