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The Civil War Trust is America's largest non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered Civil War battlefields.

The Trust also promotes educational programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public of the war's history and the fundamental

conflicts that sparked it.

For the next generation…

The Teachers Regiment

A community of educators who are passionate about the American Civil War and its interpretation in the classroom.

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The Civil War Curriculum

➢ A comprehensive study of the Civil War in 9 lessons

➢ Written by teachers, for teachers ➢ Aligned to Common Core and NCSS

Standards ➢ Supplemented by 100+ lesson plans

The Civil War in4

civilwar.org/in4 >>Dozens of 4 minute videos on basic and compelling Civil War topics

Battle of Brandy Station, Fleetwood Hill June 9, 1863

Animated Maps➢ Chickamauga ➢ Overland ➢ Antietam ➢ Gettysburg ➢ Vicksburg ➢ Shiloh ➢ Bull Run ➢ Cedar Creek ➢ Chancellorsville ➢ Chantilly ➢ Fort Sumter ➢ Franklin ➢ Fredericksburg

civilwar.org/animated maps >>Mini-documentaries for the classroom

The War Department

civilwar.org/wardepartment >>High-tech Civil War analysis!

Student and Teacher Contests

The Civil War Trust hosts essay and postcard contests for students and lesson plan contests for teachers.

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Battle Apps

More than a dozen Battle Apps to assist in exploring a battlefield.

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➢ Atlanta Campaign ➢ Overland Campaign ➢ Gettysburg ➢ Gettysburg July 2nd ➢ Vicksburg ➢ Appomattox ➢ Antietam ➢ Chancellorsville ➢ Bull Run ➢ Fredericksburg ➢ Petersburg ➢ Malvern Hill ➢ Second Manassas ➢ Cedar Creek

The Traveling Trunk

The Civil War Traveling Trunk program provides reproduction Civil War artifacts, books, music and other various materials for teachers to utilize during their Civil War instruction.

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Board Gaming

“We are delighted that students in our American Civil War studies classes are able simulate and bring to life the abolitionist cause to end slavery,” University High School Principal Dr. Shari Burgess said. “These students are gaining critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration skills by simulating the struggles from this very difficult period in American history.” Dr. Shari Burgess, Principal University High School Morgantown, West Virginia

“This is a historical simulation that promotes planning, strategy, teamwork and a sense of duty to humanity by attempting to topple the institution of slavery,” Caskey said of his students’ collaborative efforts. “This simulation makes history come alive and successfully achieves the almost insurmountable task of abolishing slavery, which the abolitionists must have experienced and struggled with daily. The game is amazingly hands-on and represents experiential learning at its finest.” Phil Caskey History Teacher University High School Morgantown, W. VA

3-D Photography Presentations

Bring the Civil War to life in your classroom! civilwar.org/3dphotography >>

360 Virtual Tours

➢ Chancellorsville ➢ Chattanooga ➢ Fredericksburg ➢ Gettysburg ➢ Antietam

Explore panoramic views and tours of Civil War battlefields. civilwar.org/360 >>

The Field Trip Fund

The Civil War Trust's Field Trip Fund provides funding and assistance to teachers who are planning field trips to Civil War battlefields or related historic sites.

civilwar.org/fieldtripfund >>

E-Newsletter

Our free monthly newsletter will help you to stay up to date with our latest website developments and battlefield preservation news.

civilwar.org/telegraph >>

The Civil War Trust thanks the following organizations for their

generous support of the 2014 Atlanta Teacher Institute:

Fleetwood Hill

Then

1987 – Nothing Preserved

Fleetwood Hill

Now

1,860 Acres Saved

Battles of Glendale and Malvern Hill June 30 and July 1, 1862

Glendale

Then

1987 - 1 Acre

Glendale

Now

619 Acres Saved

Malvern Hill

Then

1987 - 130 Acres

Malvern Hill

Now

953 Acres Saved

Battle of Bentonville First Day, March 19, 1865

Bentonville

Then

1987 - 85 Acres

Bentonville

Now

1,513 Acres Saved

Antietam

Now

299 Acres Saved