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Education Day
(Friday of the event weekend)
GROUPS BEING SCHEDULED NOW
Educators interested in having their students attend this very special program, please contact by email Jeffery Campbell or by calling him at 423-534-0744
Our Education Day is open to any student in public, private
or home-schooled programs from the 5th Grade through High School. JROTC
programs are highly encouraged to attend as well as many local schools have
thriving Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force programs within the High School
setting. We also encourage students from local universities to also take part
in engaging our living historians on a higher level. Senior Citizen groups
are also encouraged to attend this day to afford them a more relaxed atmosphere
to interact with our reenactors. Educators and
university students are encouraged to work with our reenactors in developing
lesson plans pre and post event to assure that the student's experience is fully
fulfilled. The Education Day Program begins Friday
morning of the event weekend. Lunch in the field is up to each group or individual
to coordinate on their own. Educators interested in having their students
attend this very special
program, please contact by email
Jeffery Campbell or by calling him
at 423-534-0744. We hope you take advantage of this great part of our
annual program!
A Walk in Their Boots held our second annual Education Day. Approximately 110 students experienced first person impressions of Frontier Life
during the American Revolution, Battlefield Medicine and Mess during the Civil
War, Communications Equipment used on the shores of Normandy and the European
Theater during World War Two, the Vietnam War, Enduring Freedom and modern
readiness here at home. Children spent 10 to 15 minutes in each area as
experienced living historians presented in character the use of equipment vital
to each and every Soldier and Sailor. The children were encouraged to ask
questions and interact with the reenactors as they provided their historical
impressions. In 2018, approximately 230 students attended! Certainly a very unique
experience for all.
Living Historians portraying Frontier Soldiers and Civil War Battlefield Medicine, prepare to receive children at the 2017 event at the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. Living Historians present a Civil War Mess and preparations for the Invasion of France in 1944. Living Historians present communication equipment and infantry equipment from Normandy to victory in Germany. Living Historians portray soldiers of the Vietnam Era and a Veteran of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom display their wares. |
Topping off this very unique educational experience was a presentation by United States Navy Veteran of World War II, Duard Walker, who was a landing force commander in the South Pacific. Duard, a former educator, gave a historical presentation concerning WWII, his role, and the importance of patriotism in today's world.
A modern soldier displays his specialized radio truck and WWII Veteran Duard Walker addresses the children as they enjoy their lunch while listening intently to Mr. Walker.
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