Replica of 'Zones of France' silk (rayon) map, 2nd Edition. On D-Day, this map was mainly used by US airborne troops who wore it around their necks. Silk maps were used because they did not make noise or tear easily, and they were easy to conceal. They allowed soldiers to find their way to safety if caught behind enemy lines.
Many members of both the 101st and 82nd Airborne trained first at Camp Mackall, N.C.
This immersive educational experience provides an interactive and comprehensive approach to the foundational principles of American democracy, tailored to enrich students' knowledge of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
For the Constitution & Citizenship Day experience, students engage in a three-hour onsite program, choosing four activities that deepen their understanding of the U.S. Constitution and citizenship. This immersive educational experience provides an interactive and comprehensive approach to the foundational principles of American democracy, tailored to enrich students' knowledge of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
Program Length:
180
Program Group:
Civics Education
Join us for a hands-on lesson that combines Eisenhower, history, and art. Shortly before D-Day, Ike outlined instructions to minimize the damage to art and save it from Hitler, commonly known as the Monuments Men. Not long after World War II, Ike took up the hobby of painting and enjoyed it throughout the rest of his life. Students will view several of Ike’s works and have a chance to “paint like Ike” by completing one of his landscapes.
Program Length:
80
Program Group:
Ike's Hobbies
President Eisenhower, an avid golfer, once joked, “There ought to be a law against asking a person what he shot.” Golf Digest responded with lapel buttons that read “DON’T ASK WHAT I SHOT!” and named him Member No. 1 of the “Secret Shooters' Society.” Ike loved golf so much he had a putting green installed at the White House in 1954 — and even left spike marks on the Oval Office floor! In this activity, students will practice their putting skills and use geometry to design their own mini-golf holes.
Program Length:
80
Program Group:
Ike's Hobbies
Throughout his life, Ike loved to fish. As a boy in Abilene, KS, he could walk to nearby fishing holes with a willow shoot, a length of string, a 5-cent hook from the general store, and worms that he collected from the family garden to fish for a meal or two. As an adult and world hero, Ike was able to use more sophisticated gear and became a fixture on the covers of fishing magazines. Students will make their own DIY casting gear and try their hand at basic casting skills.
Program Length:
50
Program Group:
Ike's Hobbies
Many soldiers brought home souvenirs and kept items from their time in World War II. In this program, students critically evaluate images, documents, and a variety of artifacts from the legendary 101 Airborne Easy Co.’s journey from the D-Day invasion to the liberation of Europe.
Program Length:
50
Program Group:
Attic Artifacts
Following World War II, many Americans kept souvenirs of lost loved ones or their time in the war. In this program, students handle and evaluate a variety of images, documents, and artifacts that they will use to answer essential questions about American kids' lives during World War II.
Program Length:
50
Program Group:
Attic Artifacts
