The city of Washington was a complex, gritty, unfinished and precarious place during the Civil War. In this institute, teachers from around the country connect with peers to illuminate new perspectives and under-told stories, explore historic sites and collect a wealth of resources. Participants discover historical sites in Washington, DC to share with their students and gain tools to help students grapple with histories whose legacies matter today.
The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Civil War Washington Teacher Institute is a partnership between President Lincoln’s Cottage, Ford’s Theatre, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, and the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
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