SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Texas Civil War Museum is proud to offer a wide variety of programs that are an opportunity to research and interpret the story and its historical significance. These programs are designed for groups of 20 or more and may be reserved by calling the program director at 817-246-2323.
Each program is 25 minutes in length. The first delivery of a program is $45.00 up to 75 students and each additional repetition is $20.00 up to 75 students each time. We cannot guarantee that all programs are available at all times, but we will strive to meet your requests. Two or three programs can be presented simultaneously depending on group size. Students are requested to wear comfortable clothing during these sessions because they will be sitting on the gallery floor.
Recommended for Elementary and Secondary Students
Civil War Soldier
A costumed docent will display uniforms, weapons, accoutrements and personal items that a Confederate and Union soldier used. The student will gain a better understanding of the soldier's daily routine, hardships endured and the use of Napoleonic military tactics. Some students may be asked to participate.
Victorian Dress
Through the use of Victorian clothing, with an emphasis on ladies underpinnings, the story of a Civil War era woman is told. It is not only the story of function, but of social class, sexiness, liberation, suffrage, inequality, frugality and survival. Even though the description sounds heavy, it is a fun and entertaining way of looking at history and looking at ourselves as we learn the origins of customs and practices we still engage today.
Battlefield Medicine
At the beginning of the War Between the States medical care was crude and undeveloped. As during any war, huge advancements were made with the introductions of battlefield evacuations, hospitals aboard ships, the pharmaceutical industry, medical record keeping, and women nurses as well as many other surprising out come. A docent shows how medical instruments were used for the care of the soldier.
Music
A costumed docent performs a variety of music featuring songs, which were popular of the era, camp songs, marches and ditties sung by both the North and the South. Tidbits about the songs are presented to help understand the meaning behind each as well as the importance of music to the soldiers and the role of the musician. Musical instruments vary depending on the artist. Some use banjos, guitars, dulcimers, bagpipes,
Jaw harps and spoons.
A Young Person's Story
A docent will lead a discussion based upon the published diary of 17-year-old Sarah Morgan, The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman. Sarah's world was dramatically changed due to the War Between the States, as she had to flee her home in fear of death or fates worse than death. Students will be challenged to compare and contrast the life of a teenager then and now and discuss what is of most importance when faced with crisis.
Recommended For Secondary
Cavalry
The use of the cavalry in the Civil War has long been a subject of popular interest. Some of the most famous leaders of the war gained attention through dramatic action by cavalry units. A costumed docent will explain the specific weapons, equipment and tactics of the cavalry for the North and the South, as well as challenges faced by soldiers who served in the cavalry and had the responsibilities of caring for and using horses in difficult wartime.
Leadership Walk
Costumed docent will lead students through the museum galleries highlighting specific artifacts and principle characters of the conflict. Question and Answers sessions deal with effective leadership displayed during the war. This session has space limitations and is limited to smaller groups. Students need to have a basic understanding of the Civil War.
Recommended For Elementary
Toys
Through the use of authentic and replica toys of the 18th and 19th centuries a costumed docent demonstrates how toys and games were played and how many toys have not changed in over 300 years. Toys are made from wood, metal, and even chicken bones. If time allows a parlor games such as "I
For more questions, please email at reservations@texascivilwarmuseum
Each program is 25 minutes in length. The first delivery of a program is $45.00 up to 75 students and each additional repetition is $20.00 up to 75 students each time. We cannot guarantee that all programs are available at all times, but we will strive to meet your requests. Two or three programs can be presented simultaneously depending on group size. Students are requested to wear comfortable clothing during these sessions because they will be sitting on the gallery floor.
Recommended for Elementary and Secondary Students
Civil War Soldier
A costumed docent will display uniforms, weapons, accoutrements and personal items that a Confederate and Union soldier used. The student will gain a better understanding of the soldier's daily routine, hardships endured and the use of Napoleonic military tactics. Some students may be asked to participate.
Victorian Dress
Through the use of Victorian clothing, with an emphasis on ladies underpinnings, the story of a Civil War era woman is told. It is not only the story of function, but of social class, sexiness, liberation, suffrage, inequality, frugality and survival. Even though the description sounds heavy, it is a fun and entertaining way of looking at history and looking at ourselves as we learn the origins of customs and practices we still engage today.
Battlefield Medicine
At the beginning of the War Between the States medical care was crude and undeveloped. As during any war, huge advancements were made with the introductions of battlefield evacuations, hospitals aboard ships, the pharmaceutical industry, medical record keeping, and women nurses as well as many other surprising out come. A docent shows how medical instruments were used for the care of the soldier.
Music
A costumed docent performs a variety of music featuring songs, which were popular of the era, camp songs, marches and ditties sung by both the North and the South. Tidbits about the songs are presented to help understand the meaning behind each as well as the importance of music to the soldiers and the role of the musician. Musical instruments vary depending on the artist. Some use banjos, guitars, dulcimers, bagpipes,
Jaw harps and spoons.
A Young Person's Story
A docent will lead a discussion based upon the published diary of 17-year-old Sarah Morgan, The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman. Sarah's world was dramatically changed due to the War Between the States, as she had to flee her home in fear of death or fates worse than death. Students will be challenged to compare and contrast the life of a teenager then and now and discuss what is of most importance when faced with crisis.
Recommended For Secondary
Cavalry
The use of the cavalry in the Civil War has long been a subject of popular interest. Some of the most famous leaders of the war gained attention through dramatic action by cavalry units. A costumed docent will explain the specific weapons, equipment and tactics of the cavalry for the North and the South, as well as challenges faced by soldiers who served in the cavalry and had the responsibilities of caring for and using horses in difficult wartime.
Leadership Walk
Costumed docent will lead students through the museum galleries highlighting specific artifacts and principle characters of the conflict. Question and Answers sessions deal with effective leadership displayed during the war. This session has space limitations and is limited to smaller groups. Students need to have a basic understanding of the Civil War.
Recommended For Elementary
Toys
Through the use of authentic and replica toys of the 18th and 19th centuries a costumed docent demonstrates how toys and games were played and how many toys have not changed in over 300 years. Toys are made from wood, metal, and even chicken bones. If time allows a parlor games such as "I
For more questions, please email at reservations@texascivilwarmuseum
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