At Your School

Have museum educators come to YOUR classroom and lead your students through programs that challenge them to broaden their understanding of the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War. We offer the following programs at your school:

Artifact Investigation

What can objects tell us about the past? Using artifact reproductions and primary source documents, this hands-on program invites students to use their imagination and critical thinking skills to investigate the past. Through objects, students will explore the experiences of different historical figures.

Length: 30 minutes
Standards: VS, VS.7, vus, VUS.7, usi, USI.9

Medicine in the Civil War

Why did more soldiers die from disease than in battle? This engaging and interactive program explores how the Civil War changed medical practices. Students will learn about the critical advancements made by doctors and nurses during the war as well as the diseases that caused the high death toll. 

Length: 30 minutes
Standards: vs, VS.7, vus, VUS.7, usi, USI.9

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Contact us for information about scheduling. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Book early to ensure availability. Contact youthprograms@acwm.org or 804-649-1861 ext. 112


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