January

Saturday   24th 9am to 4pm- American Heritage.           Cost $25 (Lunch Provided)

Pre –work

Do two (2) of the following and prepare to present your information to the group.

Select two (2) individuals from American history, one a political leader (a president, senator, etc.) and the other a private citizen (a writer, religious leader, etc.). Find out about each person’s accomplishments and compare the contributions each has made to American heritage.

Choose an organization that has promoted some type of positive change in American society. Find out why the organization believed this change was necessary and how it helped to accomplish the change. Discuss how this organization is related to events or situations from America’s past.

Interview two (2) veterans of the US military. Find out what their experiences were like. Ask the veterans what they believe they accomplished.
Interview three (3) people in your community of different ages and occupations. Ask these people what America means to them, what they think is special about this country, and what American traditions they feel are important to preserve.

Research your family history. Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. If your family immigrated to America, tell the reasons why. Be prepared to share what you find out with the group. Feel free to bring pictures to support your family history as you share your information.

Do two (2) of the following and prepare to present your information to the group.

Explain what is meant by the National Register of Historic Places and how a property becomes eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Make a map of your local area, marking the points of historical interest. Tell about any National Register properties in your area. Be prepared to share the map and describe the historical points you have indicated.

Research an event of historical importance that took place in or near your area. If possible, visit the place. Tell about the event and how it affected local history. Describe how the area looked then and what it now looks like.

Find out when, why, and how your town or neighborhood started, and what ethnic, national, or racial groups played a part. Find out how the area has changed over the past fifty (50) years and try to explain why it has changed.

Take an active part in a program about an event or person in American history. Report about the program, the part you took, and the subject.
Visit a historic trail or walk in your area. After your visit, share what you have learned about that trail or area. Highlight the importance of this location and explain why you think it might qualify for National Register listing.