The Role of Fort Fisher in the Civil War

Workshop Information

On Saturday, February 5 workshop participants met at the Fort Fisher Historic Site to learn about the Civil War. Participants also toured Fort Fisher with Dr. Fonvielle.

Workshop Handouts

• Websites for Classroom Use
• Transforming Your Classroom into a Museum
• Project Resources and Tips
• Museum Connections Video Lists Grades 6-8
• Moving Map of American History
• Final Exam Project and Guidelines

Podcasts

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Image: ""The Drummer Boy of Our Regiment - Eight War Scenes" an illustration of the life of a young boy who traveled with the Union army, by Thomas Nast. Published in Harper's Weekly, December 19, 1863. Click image to enlarge.

Image Scenes (from left to right, top to bottom): 1) "His Toilet"; 2) "The Favorite in Camp"; 3) "His Daily Bread"; 4) "Off to War"; 5) "Home Again!"; 6) "Writing Home"; 7) "In Action"; 8) "News from Home"

Click here for a description of the life of a drummer boy in the Union army.

This is a great illustation to use to get children interested in the Civil War.