FREE!! - Homesteading, Women’s Suffrage, and The Wizard of Oz

by Homestead National Historical Park

Homesteading, Women’s Suffrage, and The Wizard of Oz, explores the women’s suffrage and homesteading themes in Frank L. Baum’s, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The program highlights the ways those themes remain prominent in retellings of the classic tale. It uses brief vocal music elements to demonstrate the many interpretations of this American fairytale; including, songs from the 1939 Judy Garland film: The Wizard of Oz. Homesteading, Women’s Suffrage, and the Wizard of Oz, is an engaging program that explores the experiences that helped Baum shape his iconic story.

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About This Program

Cost

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Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

"There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 learners.

Primary Disciplines

Performing Arts, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)We strive to meet you on whatever virtual platform

Booking Information

Available Sunday - Thursday 9-4 central time.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Homestead National Historical Park appreciates cancellations within 48 hours. If a program is cancelled, every effort will be made to reschedule.

About This Provider

Homestead National Historical Park

Beatrice, NE
United States

The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including, families, immigrants, single women, and freed slaves. Over 10 percent of the United States was homesteaded! The land, long inhabited by American Indian cultures, changed forever. Homesteaders created settlements and farms, drove industrial advancement, and built our nation chasing the American Dream.

Contact:
Education Program Specialist
home_education@nps.gov
402-223-3514

Program Details

Format

This is a lecture type presentation with opportunities to ask questions.

Objectives

This program will explore women's suffrage and homesteading themes in Frank L. Baum’s, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.