From there, we met with a Civil War nurse. She talked about how difficult it was to be a nurse, how little training she had, and how little they knew about germs. Ask your child about the children in our classroom who were "treated" for their illnesses and what happen to them.
We also heard from a cook for the Civil War army. He told us about the meals that the soldiers ate while traveling across the country. Ask your child about the hardtack that the soldiers ate and the special treats that they craved.
The students went on a Scavenger Hunt in the top floor of the depot where prisoners were kept. The prisoners had written and drawn on the walls, and many of their signatures were still preserved.
Students explored the sacks that soldiers carried with them, learning more about what soldiers were responsible for, how they entertained themselves and why the war was called a "gentlemen's war."
The students were given instructions as if they were new army recruits, learning how to follow instructions and how difficult it would have been to be a young soldier away from your family.
Our last speaker was a spy for the Union army who lived here in the south. She talked about how they used books to carry messages and how one husband and wife even used a clothesline to communicate.
We had a wonderful day, full of learning, and I was so very proud of the way that your children behaved: listening intently to the presenters and asking intriguing questions to further their understanding. Thank you for your support with this wonderful learning experience!
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