12th Annual Civil War Symposium
Saturday, October 3, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For more information contact:
(773) 948-9001 or
chicago.archives@nara.gov
Guest Speakers
Paul Finkelman, Albany Law School
John F. Marszalek,
Mississippi State University
James M. McPherson, Princeton University
Craig L. Symonds, U.S. Naval Academy
Fees
General Public: $40.00
Teachers/Civil War Round Table Members: $20.00
Students, Senior Citizens (60+), Veterans, and Active Duty
Military: $10.00
Living History Re-enactors
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
Re-enactors portraying, soldiers and civilians will interact with Symposium participants and Cantigny visitors. See a Civil War cannon fire or watch a Civil War surgeon at work. The Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard from the First Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas, will drill. Fun, educational activities for children and adults alike will be available. Outdoor activities will be free to the public. Teachers can earn CPDU's through the First Division Museum as well.
CPDU
Teachers can earn 6.25 continuing education credits for this event.
We're licensed by the Illinois and Indiana State Boards of Education to award continuing education credits to teachers for professional development.
For more information about CPDUs please contact us.
