Civil War: An Interactive Experience
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$539
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
October 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Watonwan
Project Overview
What was it really like to be a soldier during the Civil War? Arn Kind used artifacts, uniforms, equipment and interactive drills to give audiences a greater understanding of the daily life of a Civil War Soldier and the tragic consequences of the war. Kind is a member of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment, a reenactment group which has appeared in documentaries and films such as The Blue and the Gray, North and South, Glory, Gettysburg, Dances with Wolves, and Gods and Generals.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$539
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$539
Administration costs
$13
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the Civl War through this living history program.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees reported learning more about the Civil War. They also said it was very interesting and hoped to have Arn Kind back again.
Source of Additional Funds
Minnesota Historical Society, Arn Kind, Watonwan County Library/St. James
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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