How the Monuments Came Down explores the complex history of Richmond, Virginia through the lens of Confederate monuments, supported by an extensive visual record never before presented in a single work.

Through personal stories from descendants and history-makers, the film uncovers how Confederate monuments came to shape Richmond’s landscape and why protestors demanded they come down.

In this collection, you will find film clips and learning resources designed to engage students with primary sources found in the film. These curriculum resources were written by Rodney Robinson, the 2019 National Teacher of the Year and a 20-year veteran of Richmond Public Schools. For a PDF version of the guide, with extension activities, visit vpm.org/monuments.

How the Monuments Came Down is a production of Field Studio, in association with VPM.

This is a description of voting on a national level. It will Identify ways the U.S. government has promoted voter rights and registration. It will also analyze the factors that typically affect a voter’s decision.

This is a description of voting on a national level. It will Identify ways the U.S. government has promoted voter rights and registration. It will also analyze the factors that typically affect a voter’s decision.
*Remixed to include questions (and answer key) to reinforce students' understanding of the text.

This is a description of voting on a national level. It will Identify ways the U.S. government has promoted voter rights and registration. It will also analyze the factors that typically affect a voter’s decision. Remix made to make it easier to understand.

Students will compare and contrast four petitions (primary sources) in favor of woman suffrage to identify reasons why women wanted the right to vote.