Public invited to attend District 27 Civil War Walk at Lincoln Heritage Museum this Friday

 

[March 14, 2019]  LINCOLN - Lincoln District 27 fifth graders will embark on a historical journey at the Lincoln Heritage Museum on
the Lincoln College Campus, Friday, March 15.

Students from Central, Northwest, and Washington-Monroe Elementary Schools will present “A Walk Through the 1860s”, bringing real historical characters to life through living history presentations.

The civil war walks will take place featuring different classes/schools throughout the day.  The tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude at 2:30 p.m.

Student presentations will be in the first and second floor galleries and in the Lincoln Center Atrium. Museum
volunteers will guide visitors through the galleries.

"The Civil War Era is one of the topics studied at the fifth-grade level. This turning point in our country’s history is full of both tragic and inspiring events and people,” explained Anne Moseley, Director of the Lincoln Heritage Museum.

Moseley went on to explain, “This is a unique opportunity for students to portray a historical figure, they are
learning about in their textbooks at school, and learn history outside of the classroom.”

Between 140 and 150 students will participate in the Civil War Walk. The public is invited and encouraged
to attend and support local education. The event is free, but donations are always accepted to help support local events.

[Olivia Partlow
Museum Assistant
Lincoln Heritage Museum]