In September 1957, Little Rock Central High School became a symbol for change during the civil rights movement in the face of massive southern defiance following the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. In this workshop, National Park rangers at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will work with students to examine […]

Now more than ever, the contribution of public parks and lands to the physical, mental, and civic well-being of communities is at the forefront of our daily experiences. This one day workshop will introduce students to the idea of public parks and the conservation movement in the United States while they delve into the debates […]

In September 1957, Little Rock Central High School became a symbol for change during the civil rights movement in the face of massive southern defiance following the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. In this workshop, National Park rangers at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will work with students to […]

Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the development of big ideas and nation-changing actions. A key element of Lincoln’s collaborative process was to consult the ideas of those around him while leading the country through turmoil toward a new birth of freedom. Lincoln’s approach provides a model for students to develop their own decision-making skills […]

In September 1957, Little Rock Central High School became a symbol for change during the civil rights movement in the face of massive southern defiance following the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. In this workshop, National Park rangers at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will work with students to examine […]

How did César Chávez create lasting change in the workplace?  What farm working conditions inspired his life of service? Students will explore the answers to these questions and more during this one-day workshop that provides a glimpse into the lives of 20th-century farm workers. The session will conclude with a lively town hall debate. Students […]

Join the American Museum of Science and Energy for this one day workshop that will cover one of the most revolutionary undertakings in human history, the Manhattan Project. Sections of the workshop will cover the basics of the atom (the understanding of which made the Bomb possible), the amazing science and engineering of the Bomb, […]

In September 1957, Little Rock Central High School became a symbol for change during the civil rights movement in the face of massive southern defiance following the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. In this workshop, National Park rangers at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will work with students to examine […]

During World War II, more than 120,000 Japanese Americans, two-thirds of them American citizens, were by Executive Order forcibly removed from their homes and placed in confinement sites without due process of law. Anti-Asian racism combined with tensions from the attack on Pearl Harbor caused the loyalty of Japanese Americans to be put into question. […]