Students Learn How to Fire a Cannon
On May 7, the SCHS sponsored its annual Civil War Educational Day at the Shelby County fairgrounds. Over 750 eighth grade students from across the county attended. The annual program ties directly in with state curriculum guidelines.
Anthony Gibbs talks as runaway slave John Parker
Throughout the day, the students visited various stations where they learned about different aspects of the American Civil War. Presenters included Anthony Gibbs (a runaway slave), General Ulysses Grant, and Sojourner Truth. The multiple causes of the war were debated by Doug Benson and Ken Sowards, representing Northern and Southern opinion, respectively. Students also visited the Civil War encampment of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association where they learned about the infantry, the artillery, and the role of women during the Civil War through first-person presentations. A bit of fun and games was had when students learned how to play cricket, a popular pastime with soldiers during the Civil War. The Civil War educational day continues the mission of the Shelby County Historical Society to educate and preserve our colorful local and national history
Men of the Ohio Valley Civil War Association teach about soldiers and weaponry during the Civil War
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