10 Online Field Trips to Learn U.S. History 🇺🇸

History doesn’t have to stay trapped inside a textbook—your kids can step into the past without leaving home! Explore these virtual destinations together and watch U.S. history come alive.

1. The White House – 360° Virtual Tour

Peek inside America’s most famous home with an interactive, room-by-room experience.

2. Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty

Ellis Island Virtual Tour (NPS) | Ellis Island Museum info

Explore immigration stories and historic spaces with high-resolution 360° views.

3. Smithsonian National Museum of American History – Online Exhibitions

Browse exhibits featuring artifacts like the Star-Spangled Banner and Abraham Lincoln’s top hat.

4. George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Immersive Virtual Tour | Mansion Tour Page

Walk through the mansion, gardens, and working gristmill in beautiful 360° panoramas.

5. Colonial Williamsburg – Virtual Tours

Step into the 1700s with trades, taverns, and historic homes brought to life online.

6. Library of Congress

Virtual Views & Online Tours | Online Exhibitions

Explore maps, photos, and primary sources from the largest library in the world.

7. National Archives

America’s Founding Documents | High-Resolution Images

Zoom in on the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

8. National Center for Civil and Human Rights – Virtual Tour

Experience powerful exhibits about the Civil Rights Movement and ongoing human rights.

9. Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Digital Resources & Virtual Field Trips | Virtual School Visits | Mayflower II

Travel back to 1620 and explore Wampanoag and English settler life with rich online media.

10. The National WWII Museum (New Orleans)

K–12 Distance Learning | Virtual Field Trips | Electronic Field Trips

Engaging, guided programs that use maps, artifacts, and oral histories to teach WWII.