The Highground’s Annual Education Days will be held September 30 and October 1 for fifth grade-middle schools (including a half-day guided tour of The Highground) and October 2 and 3 for high schools and adults (featuring a full day of unique 30-minute presentations on military history, the countries and people affected by war, and displays of cultural importance).
The fifth grade-middle school students will experience a Flag Retirement Ceremony conducted by the Daughters of the American Revolution-Ah Da Wah Gam Chapter along with their guided tour. Schools need to pick the day and either the morning (9:30am-12:15pm) or afternoon (11:30am-2:15pm) session.
A lunch break is not scheduled within the sessions; however, schools are welcome to bring a sack lunch to eat before or after their session at one of the onsite picnic tables. Students are invited to bring a Ziploc bag of soil from their home, school or other special place to place on the Dove Mound.
The programs on October 2 and 3 will be geared towards a high school/adult level of understanding and maturity. These days will feature more in-depth programs that offer insights into the U.S. military experiences in WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror.
Accompanying presentations on the nations/cultures involved in these wars will be included. A tour of The Highground won’t be included on these days, and the program will not be a repeat of what these students may have received if they attended a prior Education Days event.
Schools will need to pick which day to attend. Both days will be a full day from 9:30am-2:00pm. A lunch break is included from 11:30am-noon. The Highground will work with schools that need to arrive later or leave before the scheduled times.
Teachers are welcome to contact Theresa at The Highground with questions if they would like to coordinate a lesson plan with the presentations that will be offered. Education Days is generously sponsored by John & Donna Koutre.
For more information about Education Days, please call Theresa at 715-743-4224 or send an email to museum@thehighground.org
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