We specialize in making learning fun and exciting!
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Lectures are interactive, focusing on the cultural, social and military aspects of the nineteenth century,emphasizing the roles played by men, women and children from all classes of society. |
Each lecture can be customized to fit your curriculum ....
- Our general civil war lecture is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours in duration.
- All performances are fully costumed, musical, and include a display of flags, uniforms and reproduction accouterments.
- Two students from each class are encouraged to participate in our "Civil War Fashion Show."
- An "Artist in Residence" program may be arranged in combination with a theatrical performance.
Lecture topics include...
- A brief introduction to 19th century American class structure and the roles of Slaves, Immigrants and Women,
- Traditional roles in Victorian culture, the Abolitionist movement and the emergence of "Women's Rights".
- The soldiers' life in camp and in battle.
- Wounds, diseases and the development of the military hospital system.
- The importance of music as entertainment, an effective propaganda tool, and to communicate orders.
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~ Here's what two of Oregon's finest teachers have to say . . . ~ "When you two did your presentations at Fernwood last year, we absolutely loved it! The kids talked about it for weeks" ~ Barbara Schnoor, 8th grade teacher, Fernwood Middle School, Portland "As you can tell from the students' letters they really enjoyed your presentation. I'd love to make you an 'annual event' . . ." Terry Ahlgren, 5th grade teacher, Park Place Elementary, Oregon City |
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