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Civil
War Times and
the Industrial Age
in the Hudson Valley
April 30 - May 1, 2001
The Hudson Valley played an instrumental role in
the Civil War and the Industrial Age. The Cold Spring foundry
helped win the Civil War by producing thousands of cannons and
munitions for the war effort. Prominent citizens from the valley
such as Gouverneur Warren became generals in the union army and
played pivotal roles in many battles. The inventor of the telegraph,
Samuel Morse, made his home in the Hudson Valley. His invention
allowed unprecedented communication for the union armies. The
makers of the Industrial Age such as the Vanderbilts also made
their homes here. Powerful symbols of the Industrial Age such
as the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge were built over the Hudson
River. This course will explore the sites of the Hudson Valley
that existed during the 19th century. Along the way participants
will hike and take part in hands-on workshops they can take back
to their classrooms. This course is open to all disciplines in
all levels of education.
Dates
for 2011:
Saturday - April 30th, 2011 (9:00 AM –
7:00 PM)
Sunday - May 1st, 2011 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Teachers will be
able to:
1. Develop lessons plans to implement Living History techniques
2. Write a first person journal from the Civil War period.
3. Relate their experiences to their students
4. Develop plans to utilize local historic sites
Course Requirements:
1. Attendance and participation in all activities
2. Keep a personal journal
3. Develop a lesson plan on the life of a person in the Hudson
Valley during the Civil War and the Industrial Age
New York State Learning Standards
Standard 1: History of the United States and New York
Participants will understand the importance of the Hudson Valley
to the Civil War and the Industrial Age by learning the history
of The Samuel Morse site, Cold Spring Foundry, Vanderbilt Mansion
and Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge
Standard 3: Geography
Participants will learn why the cannon foundry was located along
the Hudson river and what conditions made it such an ideal spot
Standard 4: Economics
Participants will learn how the Hudson Valley contributed to
the Industrial Age by seeing the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge
and the seeing the immense fortunes amassed by industrial leaders
Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Participants will understand the sacrifice of citizens of the
Hudson Valley by visiting the graves of Civil War soldiers in
Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Target Audience:
Regular Education, Art, Music,
Technology, and
Special Education Teachers,
Grades K-12
Presenter:
Rob Buccheri
LHEF Master Teacher
(845) 797 – 3353
rbuccher@optonline.net
Location:
See Course Outline below
Credit Options:
2 In-service credits based on district policy
2 Graduate credit available through SUNY Plattsburgh
Teacher Center:
The Hudson River Teacher Center
To Register:
Go to My Learning Plan at: www.pnwboces.org/catalog.
Under Programs click on The Hudson River Teacher Center. Click
on View Now; scroll down and click on Civil War Times and in
the Industrial Age in the Hudson Valley. Select Click to Enroll
to register. Complete the information and print your registration
form. Mail the form along with the course payment/district payment
authorization to the address below. Your registration is complete
when confirmed by email upon payment/authorization from your
district. Registration is required by
April 15th, 2011
For
additional information, contact Joan Passaretti 914-248-2345.
Fee:
$150 Registration is required by April 15, 2011. This course
is
offered through a collaboration with The Hudson River Teacher
Center, The Living History Education Foundation, and PNW BOCES.
Course Outline:
Saturday April
30th, 2011:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
1. Meet at the Cold Spring Bandstand (Cold Spring waterfront,
NY)
- introductions
- meet General Gouverneur Warren
2. Go to Putnam County Historic Society and Foundry School Museum and tour
museum
3. Hike to Cold Spring Foundry Site
4. Travel to Samuel Morse Historic Site and tour house and grounds;
take workshop on telegraphy and simple machines
5. Travel to Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery and tour gravesites of members of
the 150th NY
6. Travel to Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge (Walkway Over the Hudson)
Sunday May 1st,
2011: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
1. Meet at Vanderbilt Mansion
- Tour house and grounds
- play 18th century baseball game
2. Travel to Mills Mansion
- Tour house and grounds
All materials and supplies will
be funded by the Living History Education Foundation www.livinghistoryed.org
he LHEF will also pay for lunch for participants.
*The LHEF is funded
through grants made possible by NYS Parks, former Governor Pataki’s
Administration, Entergy Corp, and Malcolm Gordon Charitable Trust/Open
Space
Institute.
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