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At the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of Plattsburgh Celebration---
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Annual Stissing Mountain HS Fort Ticonderoga Encampment
Here is a great video from one of our master teachers with his classes at Fort Ticonderoga in the Spring of 2011.
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This video shows teachers in the Battle of Plattsburgh course learning Living History techniques that then applied to lessons with their students. The Peru Central School District used the North Country Teacher Resource Center depot for the materials in the video.
Soldier salutes a school's patriotism-Army Lt. Col. Philip Ryan visits Somers Middle School to see their Living History Program and thank them for raising the American flag every morning and for sending photos to Afghanistan, where he is stationed. Video by Melissa Elian
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Congratulations to the Newly Formed Glacier Fife and Drum Corps
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I conducted a 2-day workshop on the nuts and bolts of bringing history to life in their community. Topics included: business practices, the use of music, obtaining sponsors and grants, promotion and fund-raising, staff training, community outreach, creating a business plan and 501(c)3 mechanics.
We then discussed the utilization of experiential learning, uniform maintenance, constructing and procuring accoutrements, the use of replica firearms in a public arena, how to approach administrators, overcoming roadblocks, creating curriculum, presentation tips and practical advice, possible venues, national history education trends, drill and ceremony, squad tactics, providing follow-up instruction, history artifact trunks…in short, everything needed to move from study halls to musket balls! I will continue working with them remotely and providing assistance to ensure that they have a viable educational program tailored for their community that meets the high standards of The Living History Education Foundation. Thank you so much for being a vital part of this experience! Your Humble Servant, Christopher Blomgren LHEF Master Teacher 315 576.3202 [email protected] |