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May 18 Concert Cancellation
Due to rainy weather, the May 18 concert scheduled at the General Grant's Headquarters Unit in Hopewell has been postponed. "Johnny Jones and Friends" will perform at a later date once one has been agreed upon. Thank you.
Traveling Trunks
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Traveling Trunks-designed for grades 4-6 What would it be like to be a soldier in the Civil War? What would it be like to leave your family behind to fight for a cause? What would you take with you? How did African-Americans respond when the United States Army began recruiting them to fight? All of these questions and more will be answered when you check out our traveling trunks for use in your classroom. The traveling trunks include curriculum-based lesson plans, DVD's CD's, worksheets, maps, uniforms, accoutrements, and timelines. The trunks explore the military experience of three different soldiers during the American Civil War, including a Confederate, a Union, and a United States Colored Troop (USCT). Students gain a greater understanding of why individuals chose to leave their families and homes to fight in the Civil War. They will also explore how the soldiers lived and fought, and how they felt about their experiences. The trunks are designed for students in grades 4th - 6th. Please contact the education specialist, Leslie McClammy at Petersburg National Battlefield at (804) 732-3531 ext. 204 if you are interested in checking out a traveling trunk. Trunks are available to local schools for a period of 2 weeks. They are available free of charge, though the school is responsible for picking them up or paying postage costs. The following trunks are available. For more detailed information on each trunk, see our 2012 Educator Guide. Union Soldier Trunk We also have the ability to custom design a trunk for you needs. Items available for inclusion in a custom trunk can be found by clicking the inventory link. Every effort will be made to have all items available for every teacher, but items are on a first come, first serve basis and the sooner you get your request in, the better! To reserve your trunk, use the reservation link, complete the form and fax to 804-732-0835, call our education specialist at 804-732-3531, ext 204, or email our education specialist Leslie McClammy. |
Did You Know?
Bobcats are rarely seen residents of Petersburg National Battlefield's Five Forks Unit. Averaging in size to twice that of the common house cat, Bobcats enjoy the widest North American habitat range of any wildcat. At Five Forks their diet consists mainly of mice, squirrels, and other small prey.