Civil War Family Day @ Minnesota State Capitol

Project of

Pioneerland Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

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

Project Overview

Minnesota History Center hosted Civil War Family Day at the State Capitol. Tours were provided, the regular tour, and a tour of all things related to Minnesota and the Civil War. Children were encouraged to dress up as Union Soldiers and eat hard tack, participate in a Scavenger Hunt to find items related to the Civil War, and to create their own flags.

Project Details

Date(s) of Program: December 29, 2011, Minnesota State Capital. Attendance: 13 adults, 23 children.

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

Direct expenses

Administration costs

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Children and adults alike learned, with Historical accuracy, Minnesota's role in the Civil War and how it affected life and families during that time.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Prior to the program, 1 child had visited Minnesota's State Capitol; after the program, 22 additional children had visited the Capitol. The children enjoyed seeing the clothing from the Civil War and all the different chambers in the Capitol. Adults enjoyed experiencing the proud heritage of Minnesota, the building itself and the tour of the building, and learning how much Minnesota was involved in the Civil War.

Source of Additional Funds

Minnesota History Center, Willmar Public Library, Minnesota State Capitol. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Willmar History Center promoted events, provided tours and tour guides, costumes and food, and additional activities. Willmar Public Library provided admission funding and bus transportation for attendees. Minnesota State Capitol supplied space.