TEACHER WORKSHOP - U.S. Capitol Visitor Center...Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE U.S. Capitol...

Origins of American Civil RightsFOLLOWING THE CIVIL WAR, Congress faced the challenging process of integrating millions of enslaved people – who had never possessed legal rights – into the country. To understand this critical moment of American history, participating teachers will take on the roles of 19th century members of Congress and make decisions about the future of American civil rights.

Teachers will …

• Considerthe19thcenturyeffortsforgreaterequalitywiththeabolitionofslaveryat the end of the Civil War.

• Take on the role of a member of Congress serving on the Joint Committee on Reconstruction.

• Review actual witness testimony from hearings following the end of the Civil War.

• Tour the U.S Capitol building while discussing the role of Congress during Reconstruction.

• Engage in a timeline activity to better understand and connect the civil rights effortsofthe19thcenturytothoseofthe20thcentury.

REGISTER at www.visitthecapitol.gov/education/professional-enrichment.

For more information, please contact education@visitthecapitol.gov or call 202.593.1868. For logistical information about the Capitol Visitor Center, go to www.visitthecapitol.gov. Please plan extra time for security screening at the entrance of the Capitol Visitor Center. See the prohibited items list at www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/prohibited-items.

WHATTeacher Workshop

WHENFriday, June 28, 2019

Registration 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHEREU.S. Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Meeting Room North

OTHER LOGISTICS• The workshop will include a classroom

discussion with primary sources.

• Teachers will tour the U.S. Capitol building.

• Teachers will receive resources and activity plans for the classroom.

• Certificateswillbedistributedatthe end of the training to use toward Professional Learning Units.

KEEP IN TOUCHEducators, sign up for updates on programs, lesson plans and more at www.visitthecapitol.gov/subscribe

TEACHER WORKSHOPCapitol Visitor Center

CVC 19-077