Heritage Hill Kits

Civil War Soldiers

For Grades: 5th-8th

This kit contains objects, documents, and accompanying activities related to Civil War soldiers. Reproduction documents, photographs, poetry, a De Pere soldier’s letters, and music are included. The kit focuses on five topics: Enlistment, Daily Life, Photographs, Writings, and Religion. Each topic includes activities that can be used separately or combined to supplement your unit.

Dates: All Year

Maximum Capacity: 30 students per program

Cost: $25 for a 3-week checkout. Educators are responsible for picking up and returning it to Heritage Hill.

Academic Standards: Social Studies B.8.1, B.8.4, B.8.7, B.8.10, E.8.1, E.8.5, E.8.7, E.8.8, E.8.10, English A.8.1, A.8.2, A.8.3, A.8.4, B.8.1, C.8.1, C.8.2, D.8.1, E.8.1