Come join the RVA for TWO amazing presentations with plenty of interactive experiences! All are welcome and the museum will do their best to engage everyone, but please note that these presentations are geared toward 3rd-8th graders. Farmer Goes to War: Monroe County in the American Civil War Description: Students will learn what being a Union soldier from Monroe County was like during the American Civil War, from the drudgery of drill to the horrors of battle. Through hands-on activities and live demonstration, students will gain knowledge of: uniforms and gear, weaponry and warfare, camp life and a soldier’s diet, death, disease, and sacrifice. Students will hear stories of real war experiences, handle replicas of Civil War items, and participate in activities that a soldier would have (eg. military drill, packing one’s knapsack). Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum Description: Students will learn about Sparta astronaut Deke Slayton. Students will also learn about the "Progression of Transportation' through bicycles, aviation, and space exploration to connect people to knowledge, creativity, and inspiration. Students will have opportunities for hands-on exploration!
Planning to attend:
If capacity has been met please put your name on the waitlist.
Waitlist: Civil War Hands on Experience Waitlist
Address: 200 W. Main Street, Sparta, WI, 54656
Regional Event Coordinator: lorraine.anderson.rec@ruralvirtual.org
Click here to learn more: https://dekeslaytonmuseum.org/
or https://www.monroecountyhistory.org/index.php
