What is the history of the education of students with visual impairments and how has it shaped services provided today? This chapter explores how educational programs for students with visual impairments have evolved in an effort to learn from history. Beginning with the earliest records of blindness, it moves into an era of enlightenment when early scholars recognized the potential of individuals with visual impairments, tracing the development of educational programs for these students. The chapter examines the shift from segregated to integrated practices, while also covering the history of teacher qualifications and personnel preparation programs for working with students who have visual impairments. It concludes with a highlight of legislation that has influenced the evolution of educational programs for students with disabilities, with a goal of using historical context to continue improving services for students with visual impairments in educational systems.