West Virginia Public Broadcasting is proud to host Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trips as part of the WV PBS Instructional Television (ITV) Schedule

These electronic field trips are broadcast statewide at 1 p.m. on the dates listed. Teachers may access additional information, online resources, live toll-free student call-in, and more when they register with Colonial Williamsburg and take advantage of the interactive learning strategies.

No Master Over Me February 7, 2008 Ann Ashby tells the story of her life as a free black during the days of slavery. Discover how she and her husband, Matthew, made a life for their family: Matthew purchased his wife and children and had them freed. This is the story of balancing between slave and free communities in this poignant reminder of what our freedom is really worth.

Treasure Keepers March 6, 2008 You've seen their work in every museum-but what do conservators really do? Learn how conservators prevent or slow the damage caused by "agents of destruction." Explore how and why preserving history is important for future generations

The Industrious Tradesmen April 10, 2008 Follow the lives of several journeymen fresh from their apprenticeships in trades and business as they learn how skill and opportunity will impact their careers. Discover which ones will achieve their dreams and become masters of their own shops.

Teachers- give your students the opportunity to participate in these engaging interactive history lessons.

Get more information here, and contact Debbie Oleksa at 1-304-284-1455 or doleksa@wvpubcast.org for details on getting your class involved.

Each Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Field Trip includes a specially designed Web site that can be accessed only by registered classrooms and provide a link to Colonial Williamsburg resources for the entire school year.

Be sure to register free for the Teacher Gazette, the Colonial Williamsburg Education Outreach E-Newsletter

Issued monthly September through June, Each issue contains a variety of information geared for the educator audience: news from the teaching world, teaching techniques and tidbits from Colonial Williamsburg staff, primary sources, updates and information about Electronic Field Trips and other Colonial Williamsburg educational materials, and more!