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Please Note: All classes, unless otherwise noted, are limited to 22 participants.

Please keep in mind that courses are subject to change due to availaiblity of sites and number of intrested participants. We reserve the right to change or cancel a course at any time.

If you have any questions about one of our courses, please Call
Joe Ryan or Barbara Neff at the Foundation at 914.739.0136.

You can also email the Foundation at livinghistory@optonline.net

Living History:
New York City and Civil War

The American Civil War is one of the defining events in United States History. New York City played a pivotal role in this struggle. This course explores the history of New York during the 1860's. Participants visit sites that were in use during the Civil War and experience the life of a common soldier. Participants dress, eat, drill, discuss politics, listen to music, examine artifacts, fire a rifled musket and learn pastimes of the era. Food and materials are provided and some costs are underwritten through the Living History Education Foundation. A check for $50.00 payable to Living History Education Foundation is required to cover costs of uniform cleaning and site fees. Carpooling is suggested as transportation is not provided to the sites.

Target audience: Elementary/Secondary, Special Education, Art, Music, Technology, Home and Careers, and Librarians.
Click on course title for a description of the course.

Instructor:
Keith Reilly

Hours:
15 hours In-Service

Dates:
July 16 – July 17

Location:
Various sites in NYC – Ends at McSorley’s

Cost:
Free with $50.00 materials fee payable to Living History Education
Foundation

Register:
Mestract.org