Specialty Tour: From Hornbooks to McGuffey: The Evolution of Early American Education

March 21 at 11:00 AM – From Hornbooks to McGuffey: The Evolution of Early American Education 

Hosted by Joyce

Explore the transformation of education from the 1700s through the rise of the influential McGuffey Readers. This engaging program traces how early instructional methods and materials evolved over time, marking a significant shift in American classrooms. Discover how education in the Shenandoah Valley reflected broader national changes—and what those lessons reveal about the region’s evolving institutions and priorities.

Purchase your tickets online or at our Ivy Lodge during open hours (10 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday); please note that tickets must be secured at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

This ticket also includes day-of admission to our museums and grounds (open from 10am-4pm). Tours are subject to change. Stairs and outdoor walking may be required.