Fifth-graders bring Civil War history to life
Walk and talk with the Lincoln's and others

 

[March 12, 2016]  LINCOLN - History came to life Friday as fifth-graders from Northwest, Washington Monroe, and Central Schools portrayed 19th century historical figures at Lincoln College's Lincoln Heritage Museum in "A Walk Through the 1860's."

Local fifth grade classes having been studying the Civil War in preparation. As parents and other visitors walked through the Museum, they heard presentations from Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln and other figures from the era including Frederick Douglass, Ulysses S Grant, Dred Scott, John Wilkes Booth, Harriet Tubman, Stephen Douglas, and Robert E. Lee.

Dressed in Civil War era costumes, the students shared stories of battles, their fight to end slavery, and the roles they played on either the Confederate or Union side as visitors listened intently.

After the presentations, Ann Moseley, Assistant Director of the Museum had students share what they liked about their character with several saying they enjoyed acting out the stories and learning about life in the 1860's. Moseley reminded the students that many stood up for people who did not have a voice. She also told the children they can do a lot for their community and country and may also grow up to accomplish great things.

As they walked through the 1860's, the many visitors to the museum were able to experience living history as they heard stories from a decade of social and political upheaval.

[Angela Reiners]