​As expat families, you may be far from the U.S., but you don’t have to miss out on exploring its most iconic landmarks! These virtual tours, printable activities, and trivia facts bring American history right to your home—perfect for K‑8th grade kids growing up overseas.

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1. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Take the Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour hosted by the U.S. National Park Service, featuring high‑resolution spherical images, historic photographs, and detailed background stories of the statue’s construction and its symbol of freedom National Park Service.
Pair it with an Ellis Island virtual field trip—exploring immigration history with first‑person stories and interactive maps.
​Printable activity: Sketch your ideal liberty torch or write a mini‑essay: “What would I ask Lady Liberty if I visited her?”
Trivia fact: Did you know the statue was a gift from France dedicated in 1886, originally named “Liberty Enlightening the World”?

🏛️ 2. Mount Rushmore
With a Mount Rushmore virtual 3D tour and 360° scanning, kids can zoom in on the four presidents sculpted on the Black Hills of South Dakota: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
Printable activity: Create your own mini presidential heads using clay or paper‑cutouts. Then ask: “Which president shaped history most, and why?”
Trivia fact: The project took 14 years (1927–1941), and each presidential head is about 60 feet tall!

🔔 3. Liberty Bell & Historic Philadelphia
The Liberty Bell virtual tour offers HD imagery, close‑ups of the famous crack, and stories about why it became a symbol of independence freedom. Explore nearby Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, and other historic sites in Philadelphia online.
Printable activity: Have kids draw the bell and annotate the inscription: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land…” Then ask: “Why is that important?”
Trivia fact: The bell cracked during its first attempt to ring across the land in 1753—and was recast twice before the longtime crack appeared.

🏠 4. Colonial Williamsburg & Mount Vernon
Step back into early American life with Colonial Williamsburg’s virtual tour—complete with colonial homes, town squares, and engaging scavenger hunts.
Or explore Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, with virtual panoramic views, gardens, and features like the distillery and mill.
Printable activity: Design your own tavern sign or create a colonial recipe card.
Trivia fact: Washington’s mansion had 21 rooms—including his study, dining room, and a room devoted to his collection of maps and books.

📚 5. Additional Virtual Explorations

• The White House: This immersive experience will bring you inside the halls of the White House and provide access to all the public rooms on the Ground and State Floors. It will also allow you to examine the rooms and objects even closer than you would in person.
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.

Printable activity: Match an exhibit image to a fun fact. Draw your favorite room in the White House or dinosaur in the Smithsonian.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Learn U.S. History
As an expat child outside the U.S., it’s easy to fall out of step with American curriculum standards—especially since international schools typically don’t teach U.S. history. That means your child might miss building essential connections with American civic heritage, founding ideals, and national identity.

At U.S. History Worldwide, we specialize in engaging K–8th U.S. history lessons designed especially for expat families like yours. Our classes bring history to life—through storytelling, virtual field trips, and creative projects tailored to globally minded learners.

Important: Fall enrollment begins September 1, 2025—so mark your calendar! Visit www.ushistoryworldwide.com to join the waitlist and make sure your child doesn’t fall behind in their U.S. history journey.

Give your child the chance to explore America—virtually now, and together in history lessons all year long. We can’t wait to welcome your family into our global classroom!