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Civil War Exploration
Travel back to one of our nation’s most trying times. Students will explore five areas of Civil War history guided by a museum educator: slavery, soldier’s life, civilian life, politics, and the aftermath. Each station features local history stories, artifacts, images, maps, and much more. This program is best suited for Eighth Grade and above (can be adapted for younger grades if needed and above and is one hour long.
Artifacts include:
• Primary source images, maps, documents, letters, newspaper articles
• Reproduction clothing, tools, and accessories
To Schedule:
Traci Manning
330-743-2489 x121
education@mahoninghistory.org
The Underground Railroad
This program highlights the region’s important influence during the early and mid-19th century. A museum educator will introduce students to area leaders, politicians, and abolitionists along with those risking everything to find freedom from slavery. This program features a PowerPoint slide show presentation and interactive primary source elements. The program is best suited for Eighth Grade and above (can be adapted for younger grades if needed) and is one hour long.
Artifacts include:
- Primary source images
- maps
- posters, and propaganda
To Schedule:
Traci Manning
330-743-2589 x121
education@mahoninghistory.org
A Journey through Local Industry
The Mahoning Valley has been shaped by more than 200 years of industry, from the earliest grist mills and iron furnaces to the massive steel mills that helped to build the nation. Students will travel through this timeline, exploring primary source images, newspaper articles, videos, maps, and other documents. This program is best suited for Fourth Grade and above and is one hour long.
- Artifacts include:
- Primary source images
- maps,
- documents
- letters
- newspaper articles
To Schedule:
Traci Manning
330-743-2589 x121
education@mahoninghistory.org
Old Fashioned School Day
Turn your classroom into a one room schoolhouse! A museum educator presents historical information and stories about school in the 19th Century complete with McGuffey Readers, slates, and quills! This program is best suited for Second Grade and above and is one hour long.
Artifacts include:
• Slates
• School books
• Quills
• Toys
• Images
To Schedule:
Traci Manning
330-743-2589 x121
education@mahoninghistory.org
Native American Suitcase
Learn about the earliest inhabitants of the Mahoning Valley! A museum educator presents hands-on artifacts relating to the culture and daily lives of the Eastern Woodland Indians who occupied the Mahoning Valley. This program is best suited for Second Grade and above and is one hour long.