The Interactive History Company

  The amazing Artisans, Actors and Instructors of The Interactive History Co. bring the experiences of history directly to you with sensational presentations and school workshops for students of all educational levels - from Preschool to Community College.

  Step out of the 21st century and allow an instructor from The Interactive History Co. to create the perfect atmosphere to involve and delight your students. 

   Inspiring and engaging all with hands-on programs and captivating events, IHC creates innovative learning experiences never to be forgotten

   We can also adapt our educational programs to fit your specific needs.  Just call our offices to discuss your ideas for a custom-designed program:

(206) 933-8681 -- or, toll free at: (866) 320-1776

Our Educational Programs focus on time periods that encompass:

The Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean                             

Medieval Europe                        

Renaissance England                   

Colonial America                                   

The American Civil War

Students examine the colorful ribbons of a Renaissance Maypole they've just woven as they danced it

 Middle School Students experience the Focus-on-History Class:  "Armor of the Middle Ages"

Library Program: Archeologists - Modern Mystery Solvers presented for the  2007 "Get A Clue" Summer Reading Program

 -- If you know what period of history you are interested in, just click on that time period and you will go straight to a list of programs related to it...

Available Program Categories  Include:  

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES  High-energy  programs presented by two or more Instructors for large groups of students.  Our assemblies often kick-off or introduce the main historical elements for a specific period’s study unit. ~ 60 - 90 minutes

Intro To History Assemblies

Intro to History Multi-media Assemblies                                                                Period-Music Assemblies

First-Person Interactive Performances

FOCUS-ON-HISTORY CLASSES:   These are 45-60 minute programs presented by a single IHC Instructor, concentrating on one subject from a specific time period, e.g. "Armor of the Middle Ages", "Tunics & Chitons of the Ancient World", etc.  

LIVING HISTORY WORKSHOPS:  An intensive interactive program that requires a minimum of two and half hours, as it guides a group of up to 32 students through activities related to the culture, social structure and daily life experiences of the time period being presented.

HANDS-ON-HISTORY               MARKET FAIRES: ~ 60 to 90 minutes.  

Generally presented as a culmination to a series of IHC’s Focus-on-History classes or a Living History Workshop, the period Market Faire can be one of the most memorable and intensive history-experiences a student can enjoy                                                                                                                                For those interested in coordinating one of these programs for their social studies or humanities classes, Please call The Interactive History Co. about organizing and providing activities for a variety of period-style trade and barter faires, including: An Ancient Greek Market Faire; A Medieval Barter Faire; an Elizabethan May-Day Market or a Colonial Apprentice Faire.  

LIBRARY & MUSEUM PROGRAMS: These programs are similar to our Focus-on-History classes. Depending on the subject matter and audience, these programs are 30 to 60 minute long presentations.