Program Flyer: Revolutionary War Soldier Life - A Soldier's StoryRequest this Program Now
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware
Lee Patrick Anderson
leeanderson@fortmifflin.us
Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads
Philadelphia, PA 19153
United States
Phone: (215) 685-4168
Fax: (215) 685-4166
Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons, Content Providers: Content Providers
There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students at one presentation. There is a charge of $5 per student over 30.
Students and adults are taught about the lives, struggles and hardship of being a soldier in the War of Independence. The educator will explain the lifestyles of the men, women and children of the Colonial era. Where they came from, their vocations and how different people from all walks of life were thrust together to become the Continental Army in the United Colonies of the late 18th century. Their articles of clothing and equipment are shown and explained with authentic artifacts and reproductions of the era. There is also a short weapons demonstration (Flintlock Musket and Cannon) shown via DVD broadcast.
1. The program begins with a virtual tour of Fort Mifflin (about 5 minutes).2. We discuss life in the Colonies prior to the war and the essential causes of the Revolutionary War and why men joined the army.3. The group is then shown uniforms and equipment used by both sides (American, French & British.)4. Your group is then shown a Revolutionary War weapons demonstration that shows the firing of the flintlock musket and a 6 lb. cannon.5. Question and answer period.
The objectives the participant will learn are:-have a better understanding on what soldiers in wartime go through.-how much of our culture has changed over the last 200 years.-tactics of late 18th century warfare.-develop an appreciation how we live today (modern conveniences.)-engage students in discussions about the cost and impotence of our freedom and liberty.
45 minutes to 1 hour
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available throughout the year.
Interactive Cost: $115.00View Only Cost: $85.00Point to Point Cost: $115.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $115.00
Fee is for one (1) class (approximate avg. size 30 students) per class period (approximately 45 to 60 minutes) Above 30 students there is a $2 a student charge for each program.
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