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

Painting of slaves working in a corn field.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

The African American Experience in the Civil War

We invite local educators to join the rangers from Stones River National Battlefield for four hours of discussion and activities that will focus on the resources and programs we offer to teach children about black history in middle Tennessee.

The workshop will run from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. If you wish to join us, contact Education Coordinator John McKay by e-mail or by phone at 615-893-9501.

Workshop Schedule

8:30 AM - Welcome & Introduction

8:45 AM - Black History in the Museum

9:15 AM - Fighting for Home and Hearth: The Thirteenth United States Colored Infantry

10:15 AM - William Holland's Story: A Transition from Slave to Citizen

11:15 AM - Rising from the Ashes: The African American Cemetery Community

12:15 PM - Close-Out & Questions

Saturday, April 25, 2009

The Junior Ranger Experience

From 1 PM to 4 PM, teachers will get a chance to watch children participate in educational activities based on the park's curriculum based lesson plans. Educators will also learn about the National park Service's Junior Ranger and Web Ranger programs so that they can encourage their students to explore and learn from Stones River National Battlefield and other national parks on their own.

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

Painting of fighting at the Battle of Stones River by William Travis

Saturday, July 25, 2009

The Battlefield Experience

From 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, teachers will get a chance tour the battlefield and discuss ways to use the park's resources to help students master curriculum standards in multiple disciplines.

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

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.