History Comes to Life

Some of the lesser-known facts about the Civil War were the topic of conversation at Nassakeag Elementary School in the Three Village Central School District when the members of Company “K,” 67th NY Historical Association visited with the school’s fifth-grade students to perform a Civil War reenactment.

Through their social studies lessons, the students have been studying the Civil War, making the program an excellent accompaniment to the grade level’s curriculum. During the presentation, the group took on the persona of three members of the Union and spoke with the students about different aspects of the war, in addition to having some relics from the era on display. Acting as living historians, the members reviewed the different types of weapons used, the types of medicine available and what types were developed as a result of the war, the food the soldiers ate, and the different components of their uniforms. After discussing each area, the historians conducted a brief question-and-answer session.
 

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