Posts Tagged ‘Civil War’
By melodymelody | December 16, 2011
Objective:
This lesson helps students become familiar with field research projects by asking the question, Can we find information about Civil War soldiers who may have lived in your neighborhood? Through trying to answer this question, students will learn about Civil War history of their community, the soldiers who lived there, and the value of knowing [...]
By melodymelody |
Studying history can be difficult for students because they have no frame of reference to understand the political, economic, and social forces of the historical period. Primary documents can communicate a distinct impression of a given era. By viewing documents from a range of perspectives, levels of society, and positions of power, students are able to interpret and compose a more educated evaluation of an era.
By Bob Garrett, Archives of MichiganBob Garrett, Archives of Michigan | October 11, 2011
A family’s story can be told through the papers it leaves behind.
By Eric Perkins, Michigan Historical MuseumEric Perkins, Michigan Historical Museum | August 30, 2011
During the Civil War, Colonel William D. Mann of the Seventh Michigan Cavalry was issued a patent.
By Nicole Garrett, Albion CollegeNicole Garrett, Albion College | June 21, 2011
Throughout the Civil War, Alphonso Crane encouraged his father to hope for his survival, but was realistic about the dangers.
By Eric Perkins, Michigan Historical MuseumEric Perkins, Michigan Historical Museum | April 26, 2011
During the Civil War, Michigan’s aid organizations were concerned with applying the latest principles of ‘sanitary science.’
By Matt VanAcker and Kerry ChartkoffMatt VanAcker and Kerry Chartkoff | April 19, 2011
On September 28, 1861, at Camp Lyons near Detroit, the First Michigan Cavalry regiment received a heavily-fringed blue silk flag—a standard—with the federal coat of arms.
By Matt VanAcker and Kerry ChartkoffMatt VanAcker and Kerry Chartkoff | April 5, 2011
Charles T. Foster was the first Lansing man to enlist in the Civil War.
By Jill Arnold, Archives of MichiganJill Arnold, Archives of Michigan | March 29, 2011
Civil War letters contain details of battles and regimental movements, but they also provide unique insight into how soldiers cultivate and maintain personal relationships. Some of these personal relationships are of a romantic nature.
By Bob Garrett, Archives of MichiganBob Garrett, Archives of Michigan | November 30, 2010
Everyone loves a scavenger hunt. Now, you can “scavenge” for clues in the Michigan Historical Center!
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