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Living History ProjectLiving History Project
History of ProjectHistory of Project
• Began in 1996 with Iles School and Old State Capitol
• Lincoln’s Home lent site in 2000
• Lincoln’s Home partners with Dubois School in 2001
PhasesPhases
• Guest Speakers• Research and product
creation• Reenactments
Phase One - Guest SpeakersPhase One - Guest Speakers
• Make 45-60 minute presentation
• discuss 1 major topic• shows slides and/or
artifacts• demonstrates skills• may dress in period
clothes
Previous SpeakersPrevious Speakers
• Fritz Klein• Susan Haake• Brad Winn and
Charlie Starling• Linda Garvert• Jim Cochran and Tim
Ruyle• Paul Presne, Jr.
Phase Two - Research and Phase Two - Research and ProductsProducts
• Small groups with a mentor
• research and take notes
• create display board• write and practice skits• collect costumes and
props
Previous TopicsPrevious Topics
• Westward Expansion• Toys and Games• Lincoln/Douglas
Debates• Civil War• Daily Life of the
Lincoln Family• Occupations of the
1800s
MentorsMentors
• Parents and members of the community
• help students with research and product creation
• help teacher by monitoring student behavior and rating student participation
• take part in the reenactments
Phase Three - ReenactmentsPhase Three - Reenactments
• Done on location• school groups from
throughout the district invited
• general public welcome