While studying Germany and France we looked online at webshots and saw some amazing pictures of castles. When we began to study the United Kingdom, we decided that this was the time to really dig into the history of castles: how they were built, who built them, who lived in them, what they looked… Continue reading World Tour – European Castles
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Field Work Friday – Egyptians in the NC Museum of Art
This week we traveled to the North Carolina Museum of Art for a tour of the international collections. This worked well for us since we are studying Egypt, and they have a pretty neat Egyptian collection. Guest posting for me today are My Little Man and My Big Helper to share what they… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Egyptians in the NC Museum of Art
Field Work Friday – Old Salem Village
Earlier this week we headed west to visit Old Salem Village, one of the first Moravian settlements in North Carolina. This now-restored village was established in 1766 and now reflects the lifestyle lived there from its inception through the Civil War era. The village is seven blocks long and three blocks wide, with lots… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Old Salem Village
Field Work Friday – Visiting a Civil War Camp
While we were visiting my hometown in Pennsylvania a few months ago, we heard about a Civil War camp and re-enactment happening in a local park. We knew the kids would want to check it out. It was a warm afternoon in early May, but although we missed a gun battle, we… Continue reading Field Work Friday – Visiting a Civil War Camp
Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “The Smuggler’s Treasure” An American Girl Mystery
It’s book club time again! We ate well this month after reading The Smuggler’s Treasure, an American Girl History Mystery set in New Orleans during the War of 1812. I had the chance to visit New Orleans a few years ago – back before Katrina – and so we talked about the… Continue reading Book Club, Girls’ Edition: “The Smuggler’s Treasure” An American Girl Mystery
