Category: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)

Tracing General Sherman’s March to the Sea

December 7, 2023

Posted by: Danna Bell

In this blog post from the Geography and Maps Division blog, World's Revealed, see how a variety of primary sources can be used to enhance the study of a specific event in history.

Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Geography and Maps

“Unleashing the Power of Local History: Inspiring Student Engagement with Library of Congress Primary Sources”

September 5, 2023

Posted by: Danna Bell

Explore ways to connect local events to national history,

Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914)

Reflections from the Library: Interesting Finds to Deepen Analysis

August 3, 2023

Posted by: Danna Bell

Explore the work of Thomas Nast and his expressions of slavery and emancipation in the United States.

Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)

Teaching Scientific Literacy: The Case of Medicinal Teas

May 2, 2023

Posted by: Danna Bell

Explore how folk medicine can be used to help teach science concepts.

Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Science Technology and Math