The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Civil War Washington
Learn about Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Washington during the Civil War as you spend a day at each of these fascinating sites!
- Walk in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre
- Experience the home of a southern sympathizer atTudor Place Historic House and Garden
- Immerse yourself in Lincoln’s ideas at President Lincoln’s Cottage
- Walk the halls of Cedar Hill, home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Session 1 (Local Commuters, Grades 3 - 12): Evening of Sunday, June 17 to Friday, June 22, 2018
Session 2 (National Boarders, Grades 3 - 12): Evening of Sunday, July 8 to Friday, July 13, 2018
The Lincoln Assassination and its Legacy in the Nation’s Capital
Examine how the Civil War and Reconstruction have been remembered across time through the study of monuments and memorials in our nation's capital.
- Learn how Washington’s transformation during the Civil War lay the groundwork for Reconstruction in our nation’s capital
- Explore the Lincoln assassination, the trial of the conspirators and their lasting implications for our military and civil justice systems
- Examine how the Civil War has been remembered across time through the study of monuments and memorials
One Session Only (Local & National, Grades 3-12): Evening of Sunday, July 22 to Friday, July 27, 2018
Apply Online: www.fords.org/for-teachers by April 2, 2018
Cost: FREE for Local Commuters or $500 for National Boarders (Scholarships Available)
All participants are eligible to obtain 3 graduate credit hours through Trinity University for $375
For more information contact: education@fords.org
