While researching resources for the November 10 Today in History: Henry Wirz & Andersonville Prison post, I discovered numerous teaching ideas related to Civil War prisons and prisoners contained in various collection connection sections. Below you will find those ideas along with a few more. We encourage you to share your primary source teaching resources and strategies related to this topic as well. Civil War: First-Person Narratives of the American South, 1860-1920 This collection … [Read more...]
Learning from the Source: Personal Perspectives of World War I
October 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Teaching with Library of Congress blog provides activity suggestions for using the transcript of World War I veteran oral history to provide students with personal insight into a historical event and help them to value the individuals behind the history of World War I and Armistice Day. Teachers might also choose to have students compare accounts, looking for similarities and differences in experiences or feelings. I Did My Bit for Democracy Reminiscences of a Rebel [No Bombs … [Read more...]
Today in History: Columbus Day
October 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–October 12–the Library of Congress features Columbus Day, celebrating the date in 1492 when Christopher Columbus sighted land in the Bahamas. Learn more about the man and the national holiday by visiting the Today in History section then click the links below to access more primary sources related to Columbus. Christopher Columbus Saw Land! from America's Library Columbus Day primary source set Columbus Day historical newspaper articles & advertisements Discover … [Read more...]
Today in History: Second Battle of Bull Run
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–August 30–the Library of Congress features the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), which ended this date in 1862 with a retreat of Union forces after three days of fighting. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access numerous primary sources and teaching resources related to Bull Run and the Civil War. Bull Run images Bull Run maps Bull Run sheet music First-person account of Bull Run, includes analysis … [Read more...]
Today in History: First Battle of Bull Run
July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–July 21–the Library of Congress features the first Battle of Bull Run, which began on this date in 1861. Find out more in the Today in History section, then access numerous primary sources and other teaching and learning resources related to Bull Run and the Civil War through the links below. Bull Run images Bull Run maps Bull Run sheet music First-person account of Bull Run, includes analysis activity Mr. Russel on Bull Run July 19, 1861 What I saw at Bull … [Read more...]
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