Drive Thru History brings history alive through engaging video-based lessons where host Dave Stotts travels to actual historical sites across the globe, making this an ideal choice for families seeking a visual, location-based approach to teaching American history, Bible history, or ancient civilizations. The curriculum works well for parents who want their children to understand historical and geographical context without preparing elaborate lessons, as the professionally-produced videos do the teaching while families simply watch together and discuss.
The program offers three main courses—Bible History (covering the Gospels through Acts to Revelation), American History (discovery through the Revolutionary War), and Ancient History (Greece, Rome, and early Christianity)—each featuring episodes that combine humor, on-location filming, and solid historical content. Families can access everything through a subscription to Drive Thru History Adventures, which includes streaming videos, downloadable worksheets, discussion questions, primary source documents, and answer guides designed for ages twelve and up, though younger children enjoy watching the videos alongside older siblings. The fast-paced, humorous presentation style requires minimal parent preparation since you essentially press play and learn together, making it particularly appealing for busy homeschoolers or those teaching multiple grade levels simultaneously.
Parents appreciate the Christian worldview woven throughout the curriculum and the ability to use it as either a complete history course with supplemental reading or as an engaging supplement to more traditional textbooks. Some families note that while the videos are excellent for all ages, the accompanying worksheets and primary source readings require middle school maturity levels, and families pursuing high school credit often add timeline work, additional reading, and writing assignments. The platform works across multiple devices through the Adventures TV app, and the subscription model gives access to all three courses, allowing families to explore different historical periods as their studies require.
