I got the May issue of Learning Through History newsletter and saved it because Bug and I wanted to do some field trips on this subject when we get to this point in her history lessons. Our field trips are so much fun now that we are living on the east coast. Everywhere you go there is such rich history to see and experience first hand. In looking at the newsletter again I did a search on locations that are listed along the RR. So here is the newsletter AND a link to a wonderful resource that tells you state by state where to find "stops" along the way. Although many of these buildings are not open to the public, some make arrangements so check the listings before you sent out. As Bug and I visit these places, we will update you here. Watch for those!

Learning Through History News - May 2006 In This Issue: May 2006  •   The Underground Railroad (Renaissance to Revolutions) •   American Revolution (AD) •   Trouble Don't Last (Recommended Resource) •   Washington the Warrior (VCR Alert) The Underground Railroad (Renaissance to Revolutions) The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes used by African slaves in America to escape slavery in the 1800’s. They fled north to free states, or even went all the way to Canada, which did not permit slavery. Anti-slavery activists, or abolitionists, assisted in the Railroad by setting up the travel routes, houses where escapees could stay during the journey and other types of help. The Underground Railroad was active until December 1865, when the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted, outlawing slavery in the United States. In this mini unit study, you can: read a brief history of slavery and abolitionism, learn how the runaway slaves used the sky to find their way to freedom, read first-hand accounts of escaped slaves, examine primary source documents on the slave experience, view a map of the escape routes, take a journey or two on the Underground Railroad, listen to a song used as code to help those on the Railroad, watch documentary segments about the Underground Railroad in Kentucky, and create your own map and journal of a fugitive slave experience. Go to the complete mini-unit Trouble Don't Last (Recommended Resource) Book Description: Eleven-year-old Samuel was born as Master Hackler’s slave, and working the Kentucky farm is the only life he’s ever known—until one dark night in 1859, that is. With no warning, cranky old Harrison, a fellow slave, pulls Samuel from his bed and, together, they run. The journey north seems much more frightening than Master Hackler ever was, and Samuel’s not sure what freedom means aside from running, hiding, and starving. But as they move from one refuge to the next on the Underground Railroad, Samuel uncovers the secret of his own past—and future. And old Harrison begins to see past a whole lifetime of hurt to the promise of a new life—and a poignant reunion—in Canada. In a heartbreaking and hopeful first novel, Shelley Pearsall tells a suspenseful, emotionally charged story of freedom and family. Includes a historical note and map. Amazon Price: $5.99 Read more about this book on Amazon's web site Washington the Warrior (VCR Alert) Monday, May 29th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT He lost more battles than he won, faced mutinies among his men, and helped to ignite a war with reckless military decisions. And still to this day, George Washington is the standard by which all other American commanders are held. Unbowed in defeat and generous in victory, he showed America the way to greatness with grace, courage, and persistence under relentless fire from enemies and even friends. Find out how George Washington became America's foremost founding father, one battle at a time, in the special The History Channel presentation.. Also check out THE REVOLUTION, a new 13-part series on THE HISTORY CHANNEL premiering Sunday June 4 . Visit the History Channel website American Revolution (AD) Join us as we examine the people, places, and events that shaped the American Revolution! Here is just a sample of what is available in the latest issue (May/June) of Learning Through History magazine: FIRST TO DEFY, FIRST TO DIE: THE BOSTON MASSACRE THE CASE OF THE BOSTON BREW HA-HA A COLONIAL MEETING OF MINDS: THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS SYBIL LUDINGTON'S MIDNIGHT RIDE REVOLUTIONARY PERSONALITY QUIZ And much more ... See table of contents and purchase info Feedback or suggestions for future issues? We'd love to hear from you - just reply to this email with your comments. Need to change your email address? Please use the "update your profile" link below. Learning Through History News is published monthly and sent to only those who have requested it. We respect your privacy and never share, rent or sell any email addreses. Learning Through History PO Box 110129 Naples, FL 34108 Copyright © 2006 Classic Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved  Visit us on the web

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