U.S. History Field Trip to Smithsonian

U.S. History students participated in a field trip to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in connection with their lessons on slavery, the Civil War, and reconstruction.  Prior to the trip, students learned research methods and honed their skills on analyzing primary sources. The trip allowed students to immerse themselves in profound stories and personally observe the tangible remnants of these pivotal periods. Each student selected one particular artifact to focus on for the project, ranging from personal items of enslaved individuals to documents from the Reconstruction era. The museum visit thus served to bridge the gap between learning in the classroom while understanding the emotional and cultural realities and observing the enduring influence of this critical period in American history.