An Introduction to Community History (45 min. classroom program)
Description
A Maine Historical Society educator travels to your school to introduce teachers and/or students to the Maine Memory Network, our statewide digital museum. Sessions include a hands-on demonstration of the website and discussion of opportunities for your students to explore the history of your community.
These sessions last about 45 minutes and should be held in a computer lab or classroom with Internet access. We are flexible and can schedule demonstrations during class periods, department meetings, in–service days or after school.
Offered At
Maine Historical Society
A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, Maine Historical Society is located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in the United States. MHS is comprised of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden, the Maine Historical Society Museum and Store, the MHS Research Library and the online database Maine Memory Network. Our one–acre campus, which is open year round to educational groups, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the entire state through its education and outreach programs.
For school/educational groups, MHS charges a flat rate based on group size: up to 15 students = $75, 16-30 students = $150, and 30-50+ = $225. If that cost is in anyway prohibitive, please email Kathleen Neumann at kneumann@mainehistory.org explaining your circumstances. MHS never wants cost to be the reason a school/educational group can’t visit MHS and so we are happy to work with you to make necessary adjustments and accommodations.
Details
Subjects
History, Social Studies, My Community, Primary Sources, Research
Capacity
25 students, 1 chap. per 25 stu.
Duration
45 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary