Archive for July, 2011
I just finished reading a book called Bloody Times The Funeral of Abraham Lincoln and The Manhunt for Jefferson Davis by James L. Swanson. This book is written for a 3-6 grade child.
When I saw this book I thought, they didn’t teach us about Jefferson Davis in elementary school and Jr. High. I remember only learning about the Civil War in general and Abraham Lincoln. So this book was a very interesting read for me.
The stories of Abraham Lincoln’s death and funeral are told side by side with the stories of the end of the Civil War and Jefferson Davis on the run. Swanson describes the state of Lincoln’s body as it made the rounds on the funeral train ride back to Springfield, IL. He describes the elaborate funeral processions and services given in each city along the route. Swanson discusses Davis’s retreat from Virginia into the deep south where he tries to escape when Lee surrenders, yet continue the war.
This was a great book for any child interested in Lincoln and the very end of the Civil War. It is a quick read and you will learn a lot about history. After you read this book, try to link it to your family. Do you have any Civil War ancestors? Do you know their stories?
I found a great resource for kids and parents working on family history. The Library of Congress has a Teacher’s Resource Section.
The site has activities for students, discusses the use of source materials and has numerous photographs and interviews.
Take a peek. You may be able to use something for a school project or to help with your family history research!
I found a great new blog last week called Climbing My Family Tree. On that blog was a great post you should all read.
Genealogy for Kids: Cemetery Scavenger Hunt
Take a peek. I think you will enjoy it!
Hey Kids! Want something fun to do on Saturday, September 10, 2011? You can attend the Free Family History Camp for Kids at FGS 2011 Conference!
The Federation of Genealogical Societies is holding its annual conference in Springfield between September 7th and 10th. There will be four full days of education for the adults and now a day for you! I am one of the FGS2011 Official Bloggers so you can watch my Generations site for updates throughout the conference.
Here are the day’s details:
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free admission; registration is required
Place: Hilton Hotel in downtown Springfield, Illinois
Ages: 10 to 14 years old
Want to know more? Check it out here or at the link above.
Related articles
- Follow Friday – Official Bloggers for FGS2011 (familyhistorytips.wordpress.com)
- Thankful Thursday – Connections (dupagecountygenealogicalsociety.wordpress.com)
- Tuesday’s Tip – Research Question Checklist (kidsgenealogy.generationsofstories.net)
