Social Studies Day Takes Students to the Field

Forty four students from Piqua High School, and another twenty-nine from Lima Senior High School were on campus today for Social Studies Day 2013.  The focus of the day was the sesquacentennial of the Battle of Gettysburg.  Students heard Dr. Crawford talk about the history of the battle and the events surrounding it, then were treated to a presentation by Brendan Kinder (BA History, 2013), Dr. David Kinder of the Pharmacy College, and Aaron Craft, a Social Studies major on their experiences joining the reenactors at the celebration of the 150th

anniversary of the battle.  After lunch, provided by the Dean of Arts and Sciences Office, the students took to the Tundra to learn how Civil War soldiers were trained to march.  Snacks and drinks for the day were provided by the Office of Admissions and HPJ.
Efforts such as this help bring history alive and are exemplary of the type of educational experiences that students are exposed to by HPJ.  This is the second time we have had reenactors teach Civil War drill to students, and it is a fun experience to take part in and to watch!

Thanks to our reenactors and all the students and faculty who helped make the day a success!