In the classroom, students explore Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency, examining in particular his leadership and decisions during the Civil War and with respect to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
At the Stephen Decatur House, students dress in period costumes and film a play, “Paths to Freedom,” centered on the day Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Students receive their roles and lines in advance so they have time to practice and memorize their parts. The Decatur House edits the video and students later enjoy a screening of their performance at school.
Be sure to check out a small bit of the filming with 5th grade students from Kenilworth Elementary!
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