School
Students will learn about the Civil War from beginning to the end in chronological order through the museum’s exhibits. Educational presentations led by staff from the museum’s Education Department aim to teach groups about a variety of topics related to the Civil War. A Museum Scavenger Hunt can be emailed to teachers to be printed for the class before your trip.
Large groups of more than 25 students can be split up for museum tours. Groups of 40 or more will need to be split into smaller groups of 20-25.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.
topics covered:
American history, U.S. government, Civil War, Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, Confederacy, Union, slavery, military, politics, war.
contact info
Name: Dane DiFebo, Museum Educator
Phone: 717-260-1861 ext. 1130
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
National Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. It presents the history of the war from military and civilian perspectives without bias to either Union or Confederate causes. Since its opening in February 2001, thousands of visitors from around the globe have experienced the museum’s collections, which include over 24,000 items such as artifacts, photographs, documents, and more. In addition, life-sized and highly detailed mannequins, engaging audio programs, and high-quality video presentations draw in and engage school and youth groups.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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Homeschool
Homeschoolers will learn about the Civil War from beginning to the end in chronological order through the museum’s exhibits. Educational presentations led by staff from the museum’s Education Department aim to teach homeschool students about a variety of topics related to the Civil War. A Museum Scavenger Hunt can be emailed to homeschool teachers to be printed for the group before your trip.
topics covered:
American history, U.S. government, Civil War, Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, Confederacy, Union, slavery, military, politics, war.
contact info
Name: Dane DiFebo, Museum Educator
Phone: 717-260-1861 ext. 1130
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
National Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. It presents the history of the war from military and civilian perspectives without bias to either Union or Confederate causes. Since its opening in February 2001, thousands of visitors from around the globe have experienced the museum’s collections, which include over 24,000 items such as artifacts, photographs, documents, and more. In addition, life-sized and highly detailed mannequins, engaging audio programs, and high-quality video presentations draw in and engage school and youth groups.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>