2016-2017

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Military Helmets in World War 1

As military technology has evolved, so have the helmets used to protect troops.  We will look at helmets used in World War l, from the British Mk.1 helmet used by the U.S. troops to the spiked German Picklhaube we will explore the design and...

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Over There...Over Here. The Great War

This epic period in history comes alive as the Museum Educator uses artifacts and primary resources to tell the story of the Great War. Learn about events leading up to the war and see how propaganda was used to influence public opinion on the...

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Professor, President, Peacemaker; Woodrow Wilson

Contributions made by Woodrow Wilson are still with us today.  As Professor, he created the liberal arts curriculum still used today.  He is the only president to earn a PhD and is author to several books and papers.As President, he passed many...

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Woodrow Wilson and Slavery

World War I, the Federal Reserve, and… slavery?  When one thinks of Woodrow Wilson, slavery is rarely a part of the conversation, but did you know he was born in the South before the Emancipation Proclamation?  In this virtual visit, you will...

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