Grade 5-12: African-American Civil War Heroes


Storyteller/actors Khabir Shareef & Andrew Bowman engage your students for 45 minutes. They will come with historically accurate full military dress and accompaniments as they share true stories through first-person interpretation. Members of the audience will be recruited for basic training & will participate singing a popular song of black Civil War soldiers. The Q&A at conclusion will address specific questions.


Presenters are in first-person i.e. look and act as if it were during the Civil War; will take audience back in time to 1865. Two Alternating characters will engage audience in dialogue throughout the presentation. Several participants will be recruited for basic training and will accompany singing a favored song of black Civil War soldiers.

Participants will gain a broader perspective of African-American participation during, and contribution to, the US Civil War effort to unify the country; the price for freedom.Participants will learn about participatory storytelling, theatre, and first-person interpretation. Participants will develop an appreciation of cultural diversity, and engage in discussions of historical significence.
Interactive Cost: $250.00
Interactive Cost for Premium Site Members: $225.00 (Scheduled through the LCDLC)
View Only Cost: $200.00


Khabir Shareef
4961 Seville DrIndianapolis, IN 46228
Phone: (317) 347-9066