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The Richard Bartol Jr. Educators' Conference- July 15th-19th, 2012

As part of the 2011-2015 commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and our Education 150 initiative, a select group of 50 Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts educators will be invited for a conference.

The conference will help educators to connect students to the relevance of the Civil War and confront challenges facing educators in engaging their students with the people and places of the Civil War within the context of Social Studies and Language Arts, and address the curriculum needs of teachers and the active learning needs of students.

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Learn about Gettysburg

Thousands of students — youth and adult — visit Gettysburg each year from all over the world. As they learn about Gettysburg and its lessons of courage, bravery and sacrifice, they come to realize that Gettysburg is very relevant in the present day.

Come here for yourself. Learn about Gettysburg and learn about yourself.

Gettysburg: A Living Classroom

Once people learn about Gettysburg and understand the importance of this place, they are able to appreciate the need for Gettysburg preservation. Over the years, the Gettysburg Foundation has worked to educate and inspire people about the important events of 1863 and the need to preserve the legacy of the Battle of Gettysburg.

The Best Field Trip Ever! Planning Guide (PDF)

Rupp House interactive history center in downtown Gettysburg

Educational programs for Friends of Gettysburg members and non-members including battlefield programs, living history, “A Sacred Trust: Gettysburg Perspectives” lecture series, 19th-century children’s day, Adams Seminar series, Eisenhower programs

 

Help Us with Gettysburg Educational Programming

By supporting the Gettysburg Foundation, you help the Foundation work toward its broad education mission of increasing public awareness of the heritage and lasting significance of Gettysburg. You’ll also help support the Gettysburg Foundation’s preservation mission of partnering with the National Park Service in the areas of Gettysburg land preservation, monument preservation, battlefield rehabilitation and artifact preservation.