LHEF Courses for 2025
Living History: Native Americans, New York and the American Revolution
Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 2/28/2025 to 3/1/2025
Participants will be responsible for all site and tour fees, travel, and meal costs Participants will be able to:
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Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 2/28/2025 to 3/1/2025
Participants will be responsible for all site and tour fees, travel, and meal costs Participants will be able to:
- Identify the roles Native Americans played in the American Revolution
- Discuss the impact of the victory of the Colonists on the future of Native Americans living in North America
- Understand Native American cultures of North America
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Living History: Hudson River - Strategic Waterway of the American Revolution
Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 3/21/2025 to 3/22/2025
Participants will be able to:
For much of its history, the Hudson Valley consisted of a network of isolated towns, villages, farms, and fortresses connected by one main thoroughfare: the Hudson River. The Hudson River was not only the primary trade route connecting Canada and the Great Lakes to New York City, but also decisive terrain in military operations throughout the colonial era - particularly during the American Revolution. For this reason, the Hudson Valley was famously referred to by George Washington as "the key to the continent. ”This course will consist of a Zoom Meeting with a multimedia presentation about the role of Hudson River in the American Revolution and a site visitation to the Saratoga National Battlefield. Participants will tour the battlefield in 18th century dress and have a total immersion experience. Participants will be responsible for all travel costs, and meals for the site visitation.
To sign up: Contact: PNW BOCES
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Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 3/21/2025 to 3/22/2025
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the role the Hudson River played in the American Revolution
- Discuss the impact of the American victory at the second Battle of Saratoga
- Understand the geography of the Hudson Valley and how it shaped the British campaign of 1777
For much of its history, the Hudson Valley consisted of a network of isolated towns, villages, farms, and fortresses connected by one main thoroughfare: the Hudson River. The Hudson River was not only the primary trade route connecting Canada and the Great Lakes to New York City, but also decisive terrain in military operations throughout the colonial era - particularly during the American Revolution. For this reason, the Hudson Valley was famously referred to by George Washington as "the key to the continent. ”This course will consist of a Zoom Meeting with a multimedia presentation about the role of Hudson River in the American Revolution and a site visitation to the Saratoga National Battlefield. Participants will tour the battlefield in 18th century dress and have a total immersion experience. Participants will be responsible for all travel costs, and meals for the site visitation.
To sign up: Contact: PNW BOCES
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Living History: Massachusetts and the American Revolution
Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 4/17/2025 to 4/19/2025
Participants will be able to:
The opening shots of the American Revolutionary War at the Battles of Lexington and Concord- where the Massachusetts militia known as the minutemen faced their first battle- initiated a new order in Massachusetts and its sister provinces. The struggle had actually begun several years earlier, when a new spirit had emerged out of years of physical struggle and radical ideas involving such concepts as equality, freedom, and unity. Events in Boston- the fight against the writs of assistance, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and resulting closure of the port of Boston, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the later evacuation of the British troops from Boston- as well as in Lexington and Concord, inspired song and verse that came to typify the spirit of the Revolutionary era. This course will explore the history, culture, music and art of the American Revolution in Massachusetts. This course will explore the use of animals in warfare throughout human history. It will consist of a multimedia presentation and a site visit to the 250th Reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord! All travel, meal and accommodation expenses will be the responsibility of the participants.
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Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 4/17/2025 to 4/19/2025
Participants will be able to:
- Identify the events of the American Revolution in Massachusetts
- Discuss the culture, music and art of the American Revolution, which was inspired by events in Massachusetts
- Summarize the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Experience the 250th anniversary reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
The opening shots of the American Revolutionary War at the Battles of Lexington and Concord- where the Massachusetts militia known as the minutemen faced their first battle- initiated a new order in Massachusetts and its sister provinces. The struggle had actually begun several years earlier, when a new spirit had emerged out of years of physical struggle and radical ideas involving such concepts as equality, freedom, and unity. Events in Boston- the fight against the writs of assistance, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and resulting closure of the port of Boston, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the later evacuation of the British troops from Boston- as well as in Lexington and Concord, inspired song and verse that came to typify the spirit of the Revolutionary era. This course will explore the history, culture, music and art of the American Revolution in Massachusetts. This course will explore the use of animals in warfare throughout human history. It will consist of a multimedia presentation and a site visit to the 250th Reenactment of the Battles of Lexington and Concord! All travel, meal and accommodation expenses will be the responsibility of the participants.
To sign up: Contact: PNW BOCES
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Living History: Bunker Hill 250 - Crucible of the American Character
Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 6/19/2025 to 6/21/2025
Participants will be able to:
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Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 6/19/2025 to 6/21/2025
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss the role of battle in the American Revolution
- Explain the facts about events leading up to this crucial battle
- Discuss the reasons why the Battle of Bunker Hill had such a tremendous effect on the conduct of the rest of the war
- Identify and explore historic sites associated with the Battle of Bunker Hill
- Understand what the effects of this battle on America's decision for Independence in July of 1776
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Living History: Gettysburg - Remembrance and Monuments
Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 6/30/2025 to 7/2/2025
Participants will be able to:
This course will consist of a site visitation to Gettysburg National Military Park and will include visits to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, Gettysburg National Cemetery, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, David Wills House, Jennie Wade House, Gettysburg Heritage Center and the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. Participants are responsible for all entrance fees, travel, meal, and accommodation expenses.
To sign up: Contact: PNW BOCES
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Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center
Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff
Dates: 6/30/2025 to 7/2/2025
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss the history of the Battle of Gettysburg
- Identify and explore the importance of geography in Civil War battles
- Understand the impact of Civil War on American history
- Examine and understand the music of the Civil War ("Taps”)
- Understand how teachers can bring this information to the classroom
This course will consist of a site visitation to Gettysburg National Military Park and will include visits to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, Gettysburg National Cemetery, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, David Wills House, Jennie Wade House, Gettysburg Heritage Center and the Eternal Light Peace Memorial. Participants are responsible for all entrance fees, travel, meal, and accommodation expenses.
To sign up: Contact: PNW BOCES
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Need more information? Send an Email: [email protected]