No matter if the soldier was Union or Confederate, life was challenging. Filth, hunger, and homesickness plagued men on both sides. With the help of a historically dressed interpreter, participants will learn about the daily lives of Civil War soldiers. They will get to explore the contents of haversacks and packs and learn what was similar and different between Northern and Southern soldiers.
Date: Thursday, April 14, 1 PM ET
Target Audience: Grades 4-10
Length: 45 minutes
