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The Question I Could Not Answer

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

She stood there, staring at the minie ball in her tiny hand and feeling the weight of that original bullet. I was busy talking to the other children and adults at the medical display table and keeping an eye on … Continue reading →

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Teaching 8th Graders Through Civil War Living History

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Sarah Kay Bierle

How do we teach and inspire the next generation to value history? It’s a question looming in the minds of many in the history field. Museums, National Parks, historical sites, and organizations are trying a variety of ways to engage … Continue reading →

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