Stones River National Battlefield - Hands-On-History Educator Workshops (U.S. National Park Service)

RESCHEDULED - August 29, 2009

America's Best Idea in Middle Tennessee Workshop for High School Teachers

Soldiers and cannons inside Fortress Rosecrans

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Living Under The Guns: Learning About Occupied Murfreesboro

From 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, teachers will learn about the stories of civilians and soldiers suring the Union occupation of Murfreesboro. This workshop will feature special living history programs at Fortress Rosecrans, the fortification built by the Union army after the Battle of Stones River.

To sign-up for this workshop, contact Education Coordinator John McKay at 615-893-9501 or by e-mail at e-mail us.

Civil War image of woman sitting at a table.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Women At War

Educators will explore the resources of Stones River National Battlefield and discover ways to teach students about the changing roles of women during the Civil War. This workshop will run from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Painting of soldiers around a Confederate first national flag.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

The Legacy of Stones River: Why They Fought

Teachers are invited to participate in this public symposium and examine why soldiers chose to fight for their respective causes. A special session for educators is scheduled following the speaker presentations at the Rutherford County Courthouse.

Close-up of the dial of a Civil War telegraph machine.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Civil War Tech

This 4-hour workshop will help educators discover ways to teach math and science through the stories of Civil War technology.

1863 drawing of Union troops entering Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Saturday, September 11, 2010

The War Comes Home

Teachers will explore the local Civil War stories of soldiers and civilians and discover how Stones River National Battlefield can help teach state and local history.