NY
in a Global Conflict:
Robert Rogers & The French & Indian War
in New York State
Friday, August 5,
2011 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, August 7, 2011 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, August 8, 2011 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
From 1754 to 1763 the world was caught in the grip of two imperial
powers at war. The empires of France and Great Britain were
battling to see who would control “new” and “old”
lands from New York to India. To the victor would be an empire
that rivaled ancient Rome. To the defeated, they would forever
lose their foothold in North America.
In all of this conflict and warfare a young provincial (American)
frontiersman
would change the face of combat. Robert Rogers would rise from
obscurity
to the rank of major in the British Army. Something that George
Washington
could never attain. He would infuse the customs and techniques
of Native Americans, American frontiersman, and British Regulars
to bring the war to the French in Canada.
Rogers and his Rangers became skilled and feared woods fighters.
They were the vanguard of the British Army in North America.
Today in New York State multiple parks, historic sites and memorials
are named after Robert Rogers. Come see how he stemmed the tide
of war against the French and why even today the Abenaki people
call him “White Devil”.
Teachers will:
1. Receive guided tours of all historic sites.
2. Participate in hands on activities such as canoeing, trekking,
and scouting as Rogers’ Rangers did.
3. Have a full immersion into 18th century lifestyle in an overnight
encampment which will be in period dress and in period shelters.
4. Receive materials to take home to better teach about the French
and Indian War and Rogers.
5. Through experimental archeology be able to better explain
life in
NY State 250 years ago.
6. Participate in scenarios that Rangers would have faced during
the
French and Indian War
7. Use Rogers’ “Rules for Ranging” in the field
and be able to apply
them to education
Standards and Applicability:
·
The material in this course applies to all 5 of the New York
State Social Studies Standards
·
It also brings an interdisciplinary approach which
includes :
Literature, Physical Education, Health and Wellness
Target Audience:
Regular Education, Art, Music,
Technology, and
Special Education Teachers,
Grades K-12
Presenters:
Neil Murray:
·
Bachelors Degree in Archeology, University at Buffalo
·
Masters Degree in Secondary Education,
Western Connecticut State
University
·
Living History Education Foundation Master Teacher
·
Member of the Brigade of the American Revolution
·
Member of the Continental Line
·
Reenacting Affiliates: 5th NY Regiment, NY Provincials,
American
Long Rifle Association
·
11 years teaching experience at the high school level in the
Pine Plains Central School District
·
Active Living History Program including an overnight encampment
at Fort Ticonderoga
neiljmurray@gmail.com
Christopher DiPasquale:
· Bachelors Degree in History , Pace University
· Masters Degree in US History , Queens College
· PhD candidate in US History Fordham University
· Adjunct Professor Westchester Community College
· Living History Education Foundation Master Teacher
· Member of the Brigade of the American Revolution
· Member of the Continental Line
· Reenacting Affiliates: 5th NY Regiment, NY Provincials,
American
Long Rifle Association
· Author: An Object of Great Importance, the Hudson River
During
the American War for Independence
· 9 years teaching experience at both the MS, HS and undergraduate
levels
· Active Living History Program at the 7th and 8th grade levels
at Mildred E Strang MS in Yorktown, NY.
cdipasquale34@aol.com
Both Neil and Chris have participated in many
250th Anniversary events for the French and Indian War Commission.
Beyond larger
reenactments, both have done extensive research in the library
and the field about the French and Indian War and the Rangers.
Hiking, scouting, camping and canoeing are just a few of the “field
experiments” Neil and Chris have experienced. Through these
techniques of experimental archeology unparallel knowledge and
insight can be gained and used to enhance education.
Dates:
Friday, August 5, 2011 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, August 7, 2011 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, August 8, 2011 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
30 contact hours
**The course will begin at:
8am- Rogers’ Island Historic Site in Fort Edward, NY:
for directions:
http://www.rogersisland.org/Rogers%20Island%20Upcoming%20Events.htm
On an island in the Hudson where Rogers lived and trained we
will begin our journey back in time 250 years.
Teacher Center:
The
Hudson River Teacher Center
914-248-2345
Credit Options:
In-service credits based on district policy
2 Credits available (30 contact hours)
Fees:
$250 payable to PNW BOCES Registration is required by
July 22, 2011. This course is offered through a collaboration
with
The Hudson River Teacher Center, The Living History Education
Foundation, and PNW BOCES.
Course Requirements (for 30 hours credit):
1. Attendance and
participation in all activities
2. Keep a personal journal, read prior to the course the online
resources listed
3. Develop a lesson plan on:
· How the French and Indian War and Rogers’ Rangers
were part of larger
global conflict
· How Rogers took pieces of multiple cultures and changed
the face and
possibly the outcome of the French and Indian War
Course Schedule:
8am- Rogers’ Island Historic Site
in Fort Edward, NY
On an island in the Hudson where Rogers lived and trained we
will begin our journey back in time 250 years.
10:30 Lake George Battlefield- discover the scene of the death
of Rogers own brother and the
details of the “Bloody Morning
Scout”!
12:00 Site of the 2nd Battle on Snowshoes- Ticonderoga Country
Club: On this now quiet clearing
where many work on their handicaps,
250 years ago Rangers , Canadians, Indians and Frenchman all
battled for supremacy of North America.
12:30 Lunch at the Fort Ti Log Cabin or bring your own. A 10%
discount will be given for all class members.
1:00 Canoe Trek to Rogers’ Rock: After the Battle on Snowshoes
legend has it that Rogers slid down the face of an over 400 foot
rock down to the frozen surface of Lake George. We will be setting
out as the Rangers did on Lake George in canoes to view Rogers’ Rock
from the water to see if the legend
could be true.
3:00 Fort Ticonderoga to set up
camp: The class will set up and sleep in 18th century tents
on the grounds
of one of America’s
best historic sites.
5:00 Scout and Reconnoiter of Fort
Ti: Each class member will receive a copy
of Rogers’ Rules
for Ranging; we will then live them on the grounds of the Fort.
Participants will be taught
to fire a musket, scout a French outpost and hide
from lurking
Indians
7:00 Return to camp: Members will
begin to make their supper in 18th century cookware. This will
be a perfect ending to a
full day of 18th century activities, sites and information: All
food will be provided by the Living History Education Foundation
8:30 Camp fire reflections- the
class will begin their journals and reflections on the French
and Indian
War and the life of
one of Rogers’ Rangers
9:00pm-8:00am Period Encampment
Day2:
8am Break Camp- all tents, cookware and gear must be returned,
folded, etc
Breakfast provided by the Living History Education Foundation
10am – Tour Fort Ti Collection: Class members will have
the opportunity to see many artifacts from Rogers’ Rangers
including Rogers’ own powder horn and compass and the only
known period depiction of a Ranger painted 250
years ago right
in the Adirondacks!
12:00 Mount Defiance: This lofty perch looms over Fort Ticonderoga
and is the spot that Rogers used to assess the strength of
the fort. We will climb it as he did (well we will walk up
the paved path) and peek over the mighty walls of Fort Ti.
1:30 Lunch at Fort Ti Log Cabin- 10% discount for all class
members
2:30 Crown Point Historic Site: In 1759 Rogers and his Rangers
set off from here to raid the Abenaki village of St Francis.
This raid would earn him the name “White Devil” and
turn into one of North America’s most grueling tales
of war, privations and hunger.
4:00 Loose Ends: We will talk as a group of what we have learned
and as educators how we can apply this knowledge and experience
into the classroom.
5:30 Class Ends – return to the 21st
century
Perquisite Reading-
http://rogersrangers.com/rangers%20history.html , http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/rogers/bio.html
http://www.rogersisland.org/rogersisland%20history.htm
http://www.frontiernet.net/~george/index1.html
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