We are finally getting to the Revolutionary War! I love this part of our history, and to be at the actual place today where the whole war for independence took place was pretty surreal. When we were walking down the road to the Bloody Angle I could picture what it would have been like when the redcoats were walking down that same road more than 200 years ago. It’s hard to imagine what both sides were feeling at that time- fear, anxiety, reluctance- but they were the ones who put their lives on the line for a cause they believed in, something I think our students today don’t always see. I wish I could take all of them to this site today so they could get the feeling of the place rather than just reading about it.
Old Sturbridge Village
June 11, 2007 · Leave a Comment
What an awesome day!! I woke up tired and crabby, it was raining outside, and I just wasn’t ready for another day. However, when we got to Sturbridge Village it was like we were transformed back in time. The whole day was unbelievable, by far my favorite thing we have done so far. To be able to actually see all of the mills not only set up like they would have been, but also working too was incredible. The whole village was magical, as if you were there in the late 1700’s, early 1800’s. I think what stood out the most to me was how hands on everything was, and because of this I got so much more out of the day. It really is important to remember that the more we can get our students involved and interacting with history the more meaningful it will be and history will actually be fun!! I got some great pictures and film footage that I can’t wait to share with my students!
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Colonial Maine
June 11, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Even though the bus ride was a little long, once we got to Maine it was worth it. We started at Colonial Pemaquid Historical Site- one of the earliest English settlements. The introduction in the teacher’s guide said it was nestled next to a small harbor, and it really was. The view from the fort was beautiful! After the fort we got to eat lunch right by a lighthouse, and even go up in it too! What a perfect way to enjoy our wonderfully tastey boxed lunch!! Finally we went to Old Fort Western on the Kennebec River. Unfortunately, I was a little tired and worn out by this time so I don’t feel like I got to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. My favorite part was seeing where the weapons were kept. We ended the day going to Freeport for dinner and some shopping- I would have loved to have spent a little more time there. This was the first time I had been to Maine, and I really enjoyed it!
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