There was a brass quartet and violins playing songs from the era with introductions to each by students explaining their relevance and popularity at the time.
The program concluded with a reading of the Gettysburg address by a student wearing a top hat who played President Lincoln.
Visitors were invited to walk around and look at more than 30 posters created by the students covering different topics from the Civil War like profiles of Ulysses S. Grant, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, and descriptions of important battles, and one on the Constitution of the South with a printed version I have never seen before.
As you wandered through the posters you could sample authentic food, if you dared, like hard tack and cow's tongue and salt-pork. There was also coffee, hot chocolate and a very good cake from the 21st century.
Everyone had a great time and learned a lot. It was wonderful to be in a room full of proud and happy parents, students and teachers. Thanks, Dr. Chuck.
Betsy Voinovich
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Dr. Chuck lays the groundwork for what we are about to see as students get ready for their performances.
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It was standing-room-only at the Women's Pavillion with parents, siblings, friends, teachers, administrators, school board members, and even a scout troop gathered to enjoy the celebration of history and education.