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Historic Sotterley
Historic Sotterley is a beautiful National Historic Landmark museum offering tours of its 1703 Manor House and other specialty tours, educational programming on the history and culture of Sotterley, as well as exhibits that can be experienced by the public all year round. Through the “Land, Lives and Labor” exhibit, visitors will experience life at Sotterley from the perspective of its workers, both enslaved and free. Within Sotterley’s slave cabin, dating to circa 1830, exhibits follow the story of the Cane family who lived at Sotterley in a similar structure. The 19th century schoolhouse, with period furnishings such as desks and benches, slates, and quills shows how children of the time learned the “three R’s”. Other exhibit topics discuss the importance of historic preservation.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat.10AM-4PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
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Historic Sotterley
Historic Sotterley is a beautiful National Historic Landmark museum offering tours of its 1703 Manor House and other specialty tours, educational programming on the history and culture of Sotterley, as well as exhibits that can be experienced by the public all year round. Through the “Land, Lives and Labor” exhibit, visitors will experience life at Sotterley from the perspective of its workers, both enslaved and free. Within Sotterley’s slave cabin, dating to circa 1830, exhibits follow the story of the Cane family who lived at Sotterley in a similar structure. The 19th century schoolhouse, with period furnishings such as desks and benches, slates, and quills shows how children of the time learned the “three R’s”. Other exhibit topics discuss the importance of historic preservation.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat.10AM-4PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Historic Sotterley
Historic Sotterley is a beautiful National Historic Landmark museum offering tours of its 1703 Manor House and other specialty tours, educational programming on the history and culture of Sotterley, as well as exhibits that can be experienced by the public all year round. Through the “Land, Lives and Labor” exhibit, visitors will experience life at Sotterley from the perspective of its workers, both enslaved and free. Within Sotterley’s slave cabin, dating to circa 1830, exhibits follow the story of the Cane family who lived at Sotterley in a similar structure. The 19th century schoolhouse, with period furnishings such as desks and benches, slates, and quills shows how children of the time learned the “three R’s”. Other exhibit topics discuss the importance of historic preservation.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat.10AM-4PM, Sun. 12PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>