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During the Park’s living history program, students will view a short film about Fort Lee, gather and chop firewood, dip candles and cast musket balls, set up camp and view a tent demonstration, cook an 18th-century meal, perform an artillery drill, and see a musketry demonstration. This is sure to be an unforgettable experience, and the perfect way to discuss and bring to life American history.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies
topics covered:
American Revolution, colonial life, cooking, history, military, outdoor skills, women in history
contact info
Name: Fort Lee Historic Park
Phone: 201-461-1776.
Email: [email protected]
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Fort Lee Historic Park
A 33-acre cliff top park on the Palisades, the Fort Lee Historic Park features a Visitor Center and a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. It is the site of Fort Constitution, which was fortified in 1776 to oppose British ships in the Hudson. The Park features scenic views overlooking the Hudson River, and reconstructed gun batteries and firing steps. The encampment features 18th century-style soldiers’ and officers’ huts, and other structures. These facilities are used in the park’s history programs and reenactments.
contact info
Hrs: Daily Sunrise-Sunset, Visitor Center Wed.-Sun. 10AM-4:45PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
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