Did you know?

The Virginia TimeTravelers program promotes discovery:

• discovery of the historic and cultural heritage in our own backyards;
• discovery of the wealth of historic resources
  throughout the Commonwealth;
• discovery of how fascinating - and fun - learning about Virginia.

TimeTravelers also encourages families to participate together, and gives parents and grandparents something entertaining and educational to do with their children.

By encouraging children and their families to visit museums and historic sites, the program fosters learning and an increased understanding of Virginia history and cultural heritage.

In 2007 35% of the respondents to our online survey indicated that they have repeated the program for at least 2 years, with 13% stating they have participated for over 4 years.

400,000 printed passports are distributed each year through visitor centers, libraries, schools and participating TimeTravelers museums and historic sites.

In 2007 approximately 2,500 children visited six or more museums with more than 800 visiting between 7 and 24 sites each.

545,000 passports were stamped at 360 participating sites in 2007!

96% of the parents responding to the 2007 online survey reported that they felt the TimeTravelers program had enhanced their children's education! AND 97% felt that participation in the program made them more aware of Virginia's cultural destinations.