Interactive Features

Interactive features are a mix of short films and web-based interactives that explore various topics pertaining to Shenandoah National Park. If you are a teacher, we have also developed SOL-based learning curriculums to go along with most of the modules so that your students can learn while exploring the different topics.
 
 

Life at Lewis Mountain: Shenandoah in the Jim Crow Era

Explore how African Americans experienced Shenandoah National Park during segregation through our newest interactive, "Life at Lewis Mountain: Shenandoah in the Jim Crow Era," Beginning with the social and political context of the era, this interactive takes students (and others) through the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and the struggle to make all of Shenandoah for all people.

 
 

Spirit of the Mountain: The Story of Shenandoah National Park

Connect the social, economic, geographic, and political history of the 1920s and 1930s with the establishment of Shenandoah National Park and the people whose lives were impacted.

The development of this interactive was funded, in part, by your fee dollars. Thank you for your support.

 
 

Civilian Conservation Corps: A New Deal to Rebuild a Nation

Explore the fundamentals of social and political history through the events of the Great Depression using the stories of real people and experiences of the CCC.

The development of this interactive was funded, in part, by your fee dollars. Thank you for your support.

 
 

Herbert Hoover and Shenandoah: A Retreat Fit for a President

A view into the life and times of our 31st President, his work as a conservationist and humanitarian, his activities and programs as Chief Executive, and his lasting impact on Shenandoah National Park.

The development of this interactive was funded, in part, by your fee dollars. Thank you for your support.

 
 

Air Quality at Shenandoah National Park

In this virtual field trip of Shenandoah National Park, you will visit several locations that highlight the importance of clean air. As you explore you will learn how park scientists study air quality and about its effects in the Park.

Last updated: March 8, 2024

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Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

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540 999-3500
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