Living History: New York State During the Civil War

Dates:
July 1 - July 3

Target Audience:
Regular Education, Special Education, Art, Music, and Technology teachers (Grades 4-12)

Location:
Farmers Museum, Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, NY

Available Credit:
In-service Credit based on district policy
Registration Information: Call the Catskill Regional Teacher Center at 607-436-3920

Fees:
30-hr. In-service $50 This course is underwritten by the Living History Educational Foundation and is a collaboration of Catskill Regional Teacher Center.

Registration Information:
Call the Catskill Regional Teacher Center at 607-436-392

Description:
New York State had the largest popluation of any state in the Union by 1861. New York had over 360,000 troops involved in the Civil War. This course will examine the life of a typical New York soldier that left the farm in 1861 to fight for the Union cause. Teachers will be immersed in an 1860's farm experience then recruited to join the Union Army. Teachers will be in full period dress. Teachers will also learn about the origins of baseball and finish the course with an actual game played on Doubleday Field in Cooperstown.

Presenters:
Keith Reilly and Robert Buccheri