Free - Wonderland's Soldiers: The United States Army in Yellowstone National Park, 1886-1916

Length

50 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

YouTube Video (Wyoming PBS) - DRAWN to Yellowstone - https://video.wyomingpbs.org/video/drawn-to-yellowstone-jzw935/

Booking Information

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

All programs are free. All requestees may reschedule or cancel programs in advance with at least five (5) business days notice. Rescheduling is at the discretion and availability of museums staff.

About This Provider

 

Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum

Casper, WY
United States

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum preserves and shares the legacy and impact of Wyoming's military veterans. We explore the past through the lens of personal experiences both in and out of uniform. For many veterans, service continues beyond their time in uniform. The WVMM also preserves Wyoming's military history, including the service and legacy of the Casper Army Air Base. The base trained bomber crews during the Second World War and later hosted the Wyoming Air National Guard during the early years of the Cold War.

Program Details

Format

The program begins with a brief introduction by the presenter. The presenter will ask a series of questions to the class/audience related to their knowledge and experience of Yellowstone National Park. Afterwards, the presenter will then make their presentation using a shared PowerPoint file. Finish the program with a series of post-assessment questions about the learning objectives.

Objectives

1. Discuss how the US Army became involved in managing the YNP
2. Discuss Army operations within the park between 1886-1916
3. Discuss how the Army influenced early NPS operations in Yellowstone

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Wyoming State Standards
SS8.4.1, SS12.4.1, SS5.5.4, SS8.5.4, SS12.5.4