History 9/23/2014, Pathfinders & Navigators

The students came prepared, presented their reports well and answered questions about content they had not included in their oral reports. Excellent work. We discussed the overall significance that the Monroe Doctrine, the Battle of New Orleans outcome, the Missouri Compromise and other events in the 1836-1848 time period.

Early Modern Places to Explore

New England has an amazing wealth of historical landmarks that will compliment next year's study of the Early Modern Period.  We will certainly be planning several group trips to take advantage of this, but I thought I'd post a few of the more time sensitive events in case you are looking for some fun destinations this summer.  

Early Modern Period 
Summer Field Trip Opportunities

Cry Innocent play - Salem, MA
June 30–August 18, Friday–Tuesday: 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & Sunday: 2:30
History Alive actors vividly depict the trial of a Bridget Bishop, accused during the Salem Witch trials.

Living History Event - Hillsborough, NH
Aug 17 & 18
A 2 day event at which you can watch battles, make your own pot, cast a pewter spoon, and more.

American Independence Festival – Exeter, NH
July 20, 2013 10am – 5pm
A Living History event.  View the horseback delivery of the Declaration and listen to the public reading (complete with hecklers!), chat with historic role-players, step to the stirring music of the Lincoln Fife and Drum and delight in the maneuvers and cannon firings of militias.

Muster with the Militia – Lexington, MA
Daily: May 25 – October 27, 2013 10:30AMParticipate in a militia drill with wooden muskets. You will be challenged to master REAL battle formations from 1775.

Need more ideas?  Check out my full list of Early Modern Period field trips at LibertyHillHouse.com.

Happy Travels!

Sheryl G.