Education

A field trip is a great way to engage with your students on the history of Reconstruction.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park does not yet have formal curriculum materials available for teachers. The park is able to work with school groups interested in scheduling a field trip. Check out the links below for more information on field trips and resources from the National Park Service and National Archives.

 

Schedule Your Field Trip

Now that you have chosen a field trip, return to our Plan A Field Trip page to schedule your visit.

Teaching with Historic Places

Learn how to teach with historic places such as Darrah Hall from the National Park Service.

Teachers

On the National Park Service Teacher page find information on education programing and opportunities.

National Archives Curriculum

Find the lesson plan for "Was Reconstruction a Revolution?" from the National Archives at this link.

Historian Interviews

Park staff engages with current scholarship by interviewing academic historians of the Reconstruction era.

History & Culture

Explore the history and culture of Reconstruction Era National Historical Park.