Minnesota in the Civil War

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2011
End Date
December 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
Sixth grade students learned about Minnesota's First Volunteer Infantry and its role in the Civil War.
Project Details
Date(s) of Program: December 12, 2011; 6 sessions, Willmar Middle School. Attendance Total: 300 sixth grade students
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To learn how Minnesota was involved in the Civil War. To learn about the Civil War and to increase knowledge in general about Minnesota History as it involves Revolution, Reaction, and Reform.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Prior to the program the question was asked: "How many of you are interested in Revolution, Reaction, or Reform?" 36 students indicated they were interested. After the program the question was asked: "How many of you want to learn more about Revolution, Reaction, or Reform now?" 52 students indicated they would like to learn more. 45 students indicated they had been to a program at the library prior to this program. 195 students indicated they would like to attend another program if it were offered. Students learned "How the wounded [in the Civil War were treated," "47 Minnesotans were left after their last battle," "The Civil War was gruesome."

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Willmar Public Library and Willmar Middle School. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Willmar Public Library arranged for the program and advertised the program. Willmar Middle School provided the space for the program.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200