Once again as part of the Carmine Guica Young Historians (CGYH) program, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will be providing teachers, students, families and the community with information on town, state and national history for the month ahead.
WHY WE STUDY HISTORY: The recent death of historian/writer/lecturer David McCullough often discussed the importance of studying history.
David McCullough
Our knowledge of history is fluid, as new information is continually being uncovered, so it’s important to use reliable resources that are well sourced and current. For American history, the Smithsonian is the largest museum system in the world and every one of its museums has resources for teachers and students, which are continually being updated.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• If you have questions, want to arrange for a program or need more information, call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
• To learn more about the various programs that CHS offers for students and community, as well as opportunities close to Cavendish, go to the Resource Page.
• The CHS Cares Closet, located next to the steps of the Museum is free, open 24/7, and offers a wide array of things to do, read etc. for both children and adults.
WHAT’S HAPPEING: If you would like your home learner to participate in the various school programs and field trips, please contact the teacher for the grade(s) that will be participating.
SEPTEMBER 10 (SATURDAY): Honey Festival at the Golden Stage Inn. CHS will be hosting candle dipping with beeswax
SEPTEMBER 11 (SUNDAY): Annual Phineas Gage Walk & Talk. Meet at the Museum at 2 pm.
SEPTEMBER 12 (MONDAY): River Sweep 5th& 6th grades
SEPTEMBER 13 (TUESDAY): Field Trip-Coolidge Homestead 3rd grade
SEPTEMBER 15 (THURSDAY): Making chalk boards-3rd grade 1-2:10
SEPTEMBER 20 (TUESDAY): Bread & Butter pickles-3rd grade 1-2:10
SEPTEMBER 22 (THURSDAY): Brick Making 3rd grade 1-2:10
September is Archaeology Month: Fourth-Sixth grades will be participating in an archeological dig with the South Champlain Historical Ecological Project’s (SCHEP) which is based at Castleton University. I’m thrilled to note that a former CTES student, and Young Historian, Emily Benoit, is graduating this year from the Castleton’s archeology program. Working with her in the field this summer, it was great to see that she’s well on her way to a successful career as an archeologist.
Check out the Vermont Archaeology Society (VAS) for resources and opportunities
National Hispanic American Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct. 15): Honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans
• Resources from the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
September 5: Labor Day Celebrates American workers. It’s also come to mean the end of summer. History of Labor Day
September 11: Some refer to this date as Patriot Day, as it is a day of remembrance of 9/11 terrorist attacks. 9/11 Museum
September 13, 1848: Anniversary of Phineas Gage’s accident. CHS has a 3 D printed skull so it’s possible to see the full extent of the injuries and how much healing occurred. CHS has walking tour handout for those that would like it and we also offer a special program on Phineas Gage for students.
September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: On this day in 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the United States Constitution. This document established the framework of our government and the rights and freedoms that “We the People” enjoy today.
The Constitution has taken on new meaning this summer as the June rulings on Women’s rights to an abortion and environmental protections are viewed by many as no longer protected by the Constitution. Children will have heard this, so while on the one hand, it’s a good opportunity to teach the Constitution, it will also bring up questions that could be challenging to answer.
Because this is also Citizenship Day, this is a good time to check how well you and your students would do if you had to take the Citizenship Test. Try the sample test.
Constitutional Resources for Teachers
Teaching the Constitution from PBS
PRESERVE AND SERVE PROGRAM
• Fall Activities: Students will once again be raking leaves and helping neighbors with fall chores. We already have requests for assistance and we’ve laid in a good supply of rakes. Please let us know if your students are available to help with these activities and/or you have a neighbor that could use help with fall chores.
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